From Lync Price Titusville, United States
Nov 10
Positive
They
were not so happy with each other when i first met them, but they were
very nice to me. They didn't stay mad the whole time though and
afterwards they were great.
For Lync Price
Titusville, United States
Aug 28
Positive
We
are sorry we really had not had our best day when we met Lync. We had
missed our exit, got lost, argued. It had been a very long day and were
too tired and nervous. Lync was however all cool and understanding with
us.We had actually received Lync's reply after we had already told Phebe we would stay with her. However, Phebe was actually a friend of Lynn, they lived very close and we were happy he was going to come and hang out with us.
At the end, it turned out Phebe was going on a hike early the next morning, so Lynn offered we could stay with him; he would be happy to welcome us in his apartment after all.
As short as it was, we had a great time with Lync. We were a bit grumpy after our long day, but Lync always had a smile. He was very friendly, but also a sensible guy. He was eager to offer help and give good advice. He also showed us around. It was cool to talk about American stuff, so far away from home, and the experiences of Americans abroad.
Thank you very much Lync.
From Melissa Black Portland, United States
Oct 16
Positive
Javi
and Alia are amazing! I had such a wonderful time couchsurfing at their
house in Missoula. I loved getting to hang out with these two. Alia is
an incredible cook (she cooked deer for me that she hunted and prepped!)
and even sent me home with a delicious Italian meal for the road. They
both know so much about the world and are a treat to meet. I also loved
going hiking with Alia, and hearing her knowledge of trees and plants.
They made my stay in Montana very special to say the least. Certainly
welcome to couchsurf with me wherever I am!For Melissa Black
Portland, United States
Nov 24
Positive
Awe+Some=Melissa!!
Hanging out with Melissa was like being with my amazing, intelligent,
and fun sister I had never met before. She was a wonderful guest, an
excellent cook, and simply the kind of person we love to have around us.
Anyone who hosts Melissa is guaranteed a beautiful experience. Hugs!
From craisin Los Angeles, United States
Oct 3
Positive
Javier
and Alia were gracious enough to host me in Missoula. They gave good
advice about the town and talked my ear off about going to Glacier Park.
With the government shutdown I didn't get the chance to, but hopefully
on my way back home I'll stop off!
From Cumhur Kuzu Nevsehir, Turkey
Sep 30
Positive
Thank
you Javier for your kind words :) They are an inspiring couple. Open
minded, generous and wise persons. I can say that Javier has a very good
memory, I don't remember even the questions. I think i did not answer
your questions because of my scant english. I wish all the best for you.
For Cumhur Kuzu
Nevsehir, Turkey
Aug 26
Positive
Cumhur
is an all-around five stars: he scores top marks in all categories. He
is a really cool guy, fun to hang out with, but still very nice and
generous and also very sensible and intelligent. It is really difficult
to think of something negative to say about him. OK, so he hesitated
answering a few questions we asked him about the history of Turkey.
Which, shall we say, we consider a shame for a Ph.D. student in history.
But it is OK! We still love him! He is still an awesome guy, we had a
terrific time with him and he is among the best hosts we have met.
From Jet See San Francisco, United States
Sep 27
Positive
Not
only had Javier & Alia provided my girlfriend & I a warm place
to stay, they also provided a lot of great advice on Glacier National
Park. Great couple and they have a lovely cat (Jackie?)! Stay with them
and discover the beauty of Montana!For Jet See
San Francisco, United States
Nov 24
Positive
Jet
and his girlfriend were very sweet and laid-back guests. We enjoyed
their company and hope that all of our information about Montana helped
them to have a good time here. Best wishes!
From Achim Grenner Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Sep 19
Positive
Staying
with Javier and Alia was amazing. They are very open minded and
humorous people with a big heart and a passion for traveling. They have
been to almost every country in Europe. They will provide you with
everything you need - they even offered to lend us their tent for
camping in Glacier: that's incredible! So thank you a lot, you two, keep
living the couchsurfing idea and rock on!For Achim Grenner
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Sep 20
Positive
Achim
and Patrick = Awesome! These guys are very fun to hang out with -
always joking and smiling. We were very happy to host such outgoing and
friendly people. If only they could have stuck around to teach me some
German. Well, next time :)
From Bertrand Remigereau and Autum Goodspeed Casper, United States
Sep 15
Positive
Great
folks! If you are interested in doing any hiking or checking out the
surrounding areas they are a wealth of knowledge. Burt and I headed to
Glacier Park after our stay. The hiking recommendations proved worth
their weight in wildlife gold. Encountered sheep, goats, 2 bull elk
fighting, 2 bull moose fighting (10 feet away), black bears and YES a
grizzly! WAHOOOOOOO!For Bertrand Remigereau and Autum Goodspeed
Casper, United States
Sep 20
Positive
We
loved having Autum and Bert at our house! They were such friendly and
happy people to be with, and it was wonderful to share our stories about
U.S. immigration. It is a shame we did not get to spend more time with
this lovely couple. We are so happy to have met them.
From Andrejka Coklyat Missoula, United States
Jun 14
Positive
Alia
and Javier were awesome hosts. They have a lot of experience surfing as
they did it for two years in Europe! Alia is a highly experience
outdoors person - knowledgeable about local information, Montana in
general, bird identification, fishing, hunting, winter camping, hiking
and much more. Javier is from Spain, and is a visual neuro-scientist!
Want to get into high tech programming talk or discuss brain physiology,
this is the conversation for you! I am into the brain and I enjoyed our
talk! It is so cool to discuss cutting edge science with someone active
in the field! When I was house hunting they hosted me again, it was
even more fun. We went stargazing! I saw Venus - the rainbow blob planet
as well as Saturn and its rings!!!For Andrejka Coklyat
Missoula, United States
Jun 24
Positive
Andrejka
brought a happy face and new perspective into our home. It was very
interesting hearing about her work and all the things she does. What a
great experience to hear about such different things! We are glad she
liked Missoula and we hope that her continued time here is good. See you
around!
From Jessica Smith Raleigh, United States
Jun 12
Positive
I
stayed with Javier and Alia while traveling through Missoula on my way
to Seattle. They were wonderful hosts! Very kind and welcoming! Alia
made a fantastic dinner and I enjoyed sharing time and stories with
them! I wish I could have spent more time there, but was still very
grateful for the brief visit and the wonderful accommodations.For Jessica Smith
Raleigh, United States
Jun 24
Positive
Jessica
and her little puppy were a delight to have in our house. We really
enjoyed chatting and having some supper with her. We were really glad
that she was able to get some information from us and from one of our
friends for her trip. We hope that the rest of her travels were
wonderful and that maybe we can surf her couch some day! Nice to meet
you.
From Chris Roth Berlin, Germany
Jun 4
Positive
I
was stopping in Missoula for a night on my way to Seattle and had to
privilege of surfing with Javier and Alia. They were excellent hosts -
incredibly friendly, accommodating, and full of great stories about
their travel experiences. They shared dinner with me and recommended
countless places that I should check out while I was there.They are incredibly authentic and and I'm still in awe at how many places they've traveled - and via bike, too.
If you have the opportunity to stay with them or host them, do it!
For Chris Roth
Berlin, Germany
Jun 10
Positive
We
had a wonderful time with Chris. He is a very nice guy. He is a very
good guest, somebody you enjoy to be and talk with. He is very polite,
very respectful, very correct. He was always very careful (more than
what he really needed!) not to take more than what (he thought) he was
supposed to. It seemed to us it should be freaking difficult to get
upset or just annoyed with him! That doesn't mean, however, he would not
be honest or sincere. He is certainly a thoughtful person, but he does
not only think what he says; he is also sincere and says what he thinks.
And it is always interesting to hear what he has to say. He is a
curious person, always eager to learn and he achieves a perfect balance
between listening and talking It was delightful to talk with him. we
would certainly love to meet him again.
From Marcin Włodarczak Wroclaw, Poland
Jan 29
Positive
Very nice guests!Hope we'll meet again someday. Good luck on your trips!
For Marcin Włodarczak
Wroclaw, Poland
Jan 11, 2012
Positive
Marcin
is a very friendly, kind and funny guy. He is very easy to work with.
We had some problems in the days before our arrival and showed big
simpathy with us and was very helpful and patient. He is also very
knowledgeable and, during our visit, he became the first computer
scientist to solve a problem without restarting the damn machine!Marcin and Olga gave us a lot of information on Poland, but, most of all, We spent a wonderful evening talking, joking and telling stories. Thank you very much Marcin and Olga!
From Mateja Kozlovic Koper, Slovenia
Jan 18
Positive
They were very nice and we talked a lot! Interesting people to meet with a lot of stories!For Mateja Kozlovic
Koper, Slovenia
Apr 29, 2012
Positive
Mateja
and David made us feel really well and welcome in their home. We only
stayed one night, but it was a really lovely one! We started talking,
telling stories and before we could notice it was really late in the
night. It felt like we had been friends forever! We had loved to stay
with them longer, just to enjoy the time together, but we were a bit
concerned by the idea that crossing the border the following day would
be more complicated because of the demonstrations that were planned.
Mateja and David, thank you so very much for the wonderful time. Please
say 'Hi' to those very cute rabbits!
From Valentin Alain Lulea, Sweden
Nov 1, 2012
Positive
I realized I forgot to write a reference more than one year after but better now than never.Very nice couple, unforgettable, open-minded, kind, I dont have enought vocabulary to tell how nice they are.
No doubt at all, they are THE couchsurfers.
For Valentin Alain
Lulea, Sweden
Aug 27, 2011
Positive
We
stayed with Valentin the day before we started our journey along La
Loire. We had a very good time talking with Valentin both in the evening
and in the morning. What a fun guy, with lots of interesting things to
say. We hope he has a great time studying in Sweden. Thanks for
everything Valentin! 
From Hobbit Frodo L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
Oct 11, 2012
Positive
Javier
visited me in his journey towards France. We talked about the States,
the crisis, Spanish people and so on. When he left, he was brave trying
to hitch-hike. I left him in a petrol station Saturday morning and he
was hours until he managed to find someone who picked him up! I know he
arrived in the end at his destination. Well done!
From Lele Calo' Lucca, Italy
Oct 5, 2012
Positive
Havin
Alia and Javier as fist couchsurfing guests was the best choice I could
take as they were marvellous. They were kind, good company with the
kids, we had a nice walk in the hills nera my home and overall we had a
real nice time together. Thanks for coming visiting us Alia and Javier,
cya soon!For Lele Calo'
Lucca, Italy
Feb 24, 2012
Positive
This
is a really beautiful family. They are so sweet and kind. Lele and
Sonia welcomed us into their home very warmly and we felt so comfortable
with them. On arrival, we were treated to delicious pizza, and the next
day they served some very tasty carbonara! Like us, they are nerds, and
Alia really loved talking to them about D&D and other RPG´s. Their
two little boys are absolutely adorable as well. Very mellow and sweet.
They also gave us a bunch of very helpful information for our trip; they
told us about so many beautiful places. And... we want Lele to know
that we are REALLY enjoying the south of Italy! He told us it was
amazing and he was correct. Thank you so much for the beautiful
memories, tasty food, and awesome information!
From Babis_Be Thessaloniki, Greece
Sep 18, 2012
Positive
this
is an amazing couple, they can teach you a lot without even speaking a
lot and this is lovely i wish them the best and have faith which they
do!!!For Babis_Be
Thessaloniki, Greece
Aug 6, 2012
Positive
Babis
was very welcoming, even when we arrived late. We had a good time
chatting with him and his friends. Babis also makes 'to-die-for' fruit
salad :) We did not get much time to speak with him, but it is clear to
us that he is a very good, honest, and friendly person. I wish we could
have gone to the beach with you Babis! Next time we will make sure to do
so. Thanks a million.
From ANTONIO SALVATORE ZIZZA Locorotondo, Italy
Sep 15, 2012
Positive
I
hosted Javier and him wife Alia for two days. They are very nice couple
always smiling, open-minded, curious people. I have to meet them againFor ANTONIO SALVATORE ZIZZA
Locorotondo, Italy
Mar 28, 2012
Positive
From
the moment we met Antonello, we knew he was a very nice person. The
first time we stayed with him, we only stayed one night, but it was a
lovely night. He prepared a delicious dinner of Pugliese food. We gorged
ourselves on rich cheeses and pasta. It was a spectacular evening of
chatting with him.The next day, we continued on our travels, but we were determined to visit him again. So, many days later, we returned to Locorotondo. This time we were treated to a fun and exciting evening of pizza with his friends. We met his kind and sweet girlfriend, as well as his charming friend.
If all this was not amazing enough, the next day we got to have lunch with his warm and welcoming family, and later, go to a volleyball game.
Our time with Antonello was absolutely unforgettable, and we hope to see him in our house someday. We are so grateful to have met him. Thanks a million!
From Adem Dedebali Denizli, Turkey
Sep 15, 2012
Positive
I
hosted Javier and him wife Alia for two days. Javier is my first
Spanish friend and Alia is my first American (actually Montanian :))
friend. They are very nice couple. They're easygoing, always smiling,
open-minded, curious people. I could ask every question in my mind and
they answered sincerely. I loved chatting with them.I hope i see them again at the future.
For Adem Dedebali
Denizli, Turkey
Aug 27
Positive
Adem
and Ceren are the sweetest couple ever! We were really touched by all
the love they gave us during two wonderful days in their home in
Denizli.We arrived after dark, pretty tired after a long, hot day of heavy traffic driving. Ceren and Adem gave as the sweetest and warmest welcome to their home. We thought we could cook something, but they had already prepared something. They offered the most awesome dinner ever. In just two words, it was 'a-mazing'. Anybody will need to taste it to believe what Ceren had cooked!
Adem and Ceren gave us a lot of information for our visit to Denizli, But they were also very interested to hear about us and learn about our origins, roots and stories. We had such wonderful, lovely evenings with them: talking, eating delicious food, telling stories, having fun, exchanging opinions. We were just so sorry we forgot to take a picture together! But that is why now they need to come visit us and enjoy some more time together. Thank you very much!!!
From Anca Cîmpanu Iasi, Romania
Aug 7, 2012
Positive
Really
great people Alia and Javier, nice cheese talk :P (they know where to
get the best cheese in Europe) very friendly and fun to be around, we
had a good time together. hope to see them again:) GOOD LUCKFor Anca Cîmpanu
Iasi, Romania
Aug 6, 2012
Positive
Anca
and her boyfriend Cenel-Augusto were extremely friendly. It was clear
from the start that they were very understanding people. When we could
not find their apartment and arrived late, they still welcomed us very
warmly with big smiles. Anca took us on a very nice walk around the
city. She was a pleasure to speak with and showed us lots of really
beautiful places in Iasi. She is a wonderful person to speak with - very
intelligent and willing to discuss complex topics. We wish we could
have spent more time with this wonderful couple, and that we did not
have to leave. We hope to meet them again in the future. Good luck with
all your future academic plans Anca! Thanks a million!
From Vyara and Valentin Genev Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Aug 6, 2012
Positive
Alia
and Javier are more than just nice to have around. You can see how the
places they have lived or visited have build their personality in a very
interesting profound way. There is a nice conversation not just an
empty talk. I wish we could have spent more time together! We are happy to hear that they enjoyed being at our place, liked the Bulgarian food and had a good guide for side seeing (Thanks to Ross for that- he really enjoyed it as well). We would like to wish you all the best, lots of sun on your way and safe trip!
p.s.
Looking forward trying Gazpacho :0]
Valentin & Vyara
For Vyara and Valentin Genev
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Aug 6, 2012
Positive
Vyara
and Valentin!!!! Such wonderful people - not to mention the cutest
puppy on the planet :3 These are two very sweet and generous people. I
only wish we could have been better first guests for them. If only we
had had more time. I know we would have had some of the most memorable
surfing experiences with them. The little time we had was absolutely
beautiful. They treated us to a very delicious dinner. We are DEFINITELY
going to make the cold yogurt soup :) They are super talkative and so
eager to show their hosts a good time. They even arranged for a friend
to give us a tour around the city the next day. Their friend was
absolutely lovely, and we hope he starts using CS (he would be a pro!).
Vyara and Valentin, we are sorry we did not get much time with you, but
we want you to know that you are always welcome in our home. We hope to
see you again someday, and we will be making our own cold soup -
gazpacho! Thanks a million!
From Georgi Sokolov Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Aug 6, 2012
Positive
Those
guys are the most easy going people I've met in my life. Really nice
company, awesome cooks - I had a great time with them. The only bad
thing was that I couldn't spend more time with them or join them in
their trip around the world. I can't imagine better people to do it
with.For Georgi Sokolov
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Aug 6, 2012
Positive
We
are glad that Georgi decided to host us even when he had taken a hiatus
from CS. Our evening with Georgi was filled with good food, great
conversation, and wonderful tips. Without Georgi's help, our trip
through Bulgaria would not have been the same. He gave us so much good
information about places we could visit. Also, I have to admit that I
have been dreaming of those delicious, flavorful tomatoes from your
parent's garden. I will not taste such wonderful tomatoes for much time
to come :) Thank you so much for everything Georgi. I hope you decide to
host more, because it will be a pleasure for anyone to meet you.
From Adrian Dan Timisoara, Romania
Jul 30, 2012
Positive
Javier, Alia and Rolf are great. I've spent a wonderful night baking burek and listening to good music with them,
Although Rolf was a bit cold (probably because of his german heritage), Javier and Alia made up for it with joy and exuberance.
Thank you for the company and consider yourselves friends.
For Adrian Dan
Timisoara, Romania
Jul 28, 2012
Positive
If
you travel to Romania, Timisoara is a must-see, and if you visit
Timisoara, Adrian's farm is one of the main attractions. We had such a
good time with Adrian, we almost forgot we still had to visit the town!
We had so much fun watching the rabbits, playing with the pigs, running
after the cats. Not to mention cooking and talking with Adrian. There is
so much to learn from him: farm work, computers, cooking... But above
all, if you pay attention there is something much more important to
learn from Adrian: how to be happy. Adrian is certainly an intelligent
man. It was too bad we were at the end of our journey and didn't have
any more time to stay longer.Adrian is also a very nice, friendly and cool guy. We were very depressed we had arrived so late, but Adrian didn't mind and still offered to spend the next hours teaching us the art of burek! It was such fun we went to bed at 5am! Thank you so very much Adrian, we enjoyed our time there like little piggies playing in the dirt!
From LOLA'S ISLAND Cerknica, Slovenia
Jul 22, 2012
Positive
What
a cute couple! We enjoyed our conversations, what a pity it was so
short! We wish you all the best for the future, wherever you will be!For LOLA'S ISLAND
Cerknica, Slovenia
Apr 29, 2012
Positive
What
an interesting family! Their house is filled with so much culture and
so many different languages. Very cool :) They were so nice to let us
stay with them even when they had a busy work week starting. We really
enjoyed Paolo's delicious rice and his garbanzo tart; and it is not
everyday that you get to meet a talented opera singer like Barbara! It
was a pleasure to meet this family, even if it was short-lived. Thanks
for everything and best wishes.
From Gabor Lipi Nagykovacsi, Hungary
Jul 21, 2012
Positive
Alia
and Javier are a very nice and friendly couple. We had only two short
evenings together, but we had a good conversation about their and our
travels and backgrounds. They like Hungarian home made food :-). Thank you for visiting us.
For Gabor Lipi
Nagykovacsi, Hungary
Jul 28, 2012
Positive
Gabor
and Helena are really great people. They were such generous hosts.
Doing everything they could to make sure we were comfortable and happy.
Helena is an absolutely astounding cook. The paprika chicken she made
was unforgettable, and we have put it on our list of foods we will
definitely be making. Gabor was amazingly helpful with information about
places to see in the city and nearby. They were both such a pleasure to
speak with, and we really enjoyed their company. This couple was such a
pleasure to meet. We wish we could have been more perfect first guests
for them, because they deserve the best. They are just so wonderful.
Thank you Helena and Gabor! You are more than welcome in our home if
ever you come to our area!
From Szilárd Tóth Subotica, Serbia
Jul 18, 2012
Positive
I
hosted Javier and his lovely wife Alia Day for one day here in
Subotica. But not longer. Unfortunately. I could not convince them to
stay longer, they were in a hurry, on their way to Spain. This means I
couldn't get to know them much, but the time we spent together I enjoyed
a lot. They were interesting company.For Szilárd Tóth
Subotica, Serbia
Aug 6, 2012
Positive
Szilard
is an open-minded, understanding, and conversational guy. He was more
than helpful with a problem we had in Subotica, and was a joy to spend
time with. We ended up spending much more time in Suboticca than we
thought we would, mostly because we were having a good time with
Szilard. We know that we could have easily spent two or three days with
Szilard, and would have had a super fun time. He is a joy to talk with
about anything, and has a lot of knowledge to share. We loved meeting
you Szilard and hope to see you again someday. Thanks!
From Vuk Kirchner Belgrade, Serbia
Jul 17, 2012
Positive
Javier
ad his wife Alia were my guests 4 2 days .We traveled together trough
Serbia we had fun :-))) ,they were really nice.They made me a real
Spanish tortilla it was goood :-)))) Guys have fun, enjoy yr traveling
..Im sending you my positive energy..........Hugs :-)For Vuk Kirchner
Belgrade, Serbia
Aug 27
Positive
When
you first meet Vuk, you learn he is a freaking celebrity! You wouldn't
believe, because this star of Serbian National Radio is the most humble
and simple man ever: a big man with an enormous heart.We were coming from Romania and only had one week to get to Spain. We arrived to Belgrade and were about to rush to Nis. However, we found Vuk had accepted our request and he sounded really well. We thought we didn't want to miss him. Score!! We had such good time with these guys. It was so much fun to hang out with Vuk and his 'brother' Zlatko. We talked, we exchange recipes, we joked, we cooked for eachother. Vuk was very interested to hear about us and asked a lot of question, but also told us a lot of stories.
After a couple of days in Belgrade, they took us to their home town. We were very stressed thinking we had to be in Spain soon, but they were cool, understanding and very patient with us.
Thank you so very much for the awesome time in Belgrade and Bor!
From Ertunç Demiray Izmir, Turkey
Jul 12, 2012
Positive
Well
i really liked to host him and cool Montanian (??) wife more than a
night but they had to leave back to hmm well home.. :) he's a real nice
and talkative and fun guy also have some interesting stories.. Just want
to say it was nice to host these fellas.. :) I learned a lot about
Montana too.. :)For Ertunç Demiray
Izmir, Turkey
Jul 12, 2012
Positive
Ertunç
and his friend were like good, fresh air in a hot summer day. They were
very friendly and always eager to make our time in Izmir most
enjoyable. In fact, although we didn't find much to see in Izmir, we
will always keep an excellent memory of the city, because we had a
really good time with them. They are very laid back, thoughtful, kind
and generous. They were very curious and interested on our stories, but
also provided very useful information to our questions.We arrived one day later than initially planned, but that was still cool. In fact, they didn't see our message and had been waiting for us the day before, but that was no problem. When we arrived they asked what we wanted to do and how they could help. We had such a good time we ended up going to bed at 4am!
The next day they prepared an awesome Sunday brunch and invited us to stay longer. We had loved to accept and were very sad we couldn't; we didn't have much more time to be back home. Thank you so much Ertunç!
From Alex Crisnic Petrosani, Romania
Jul 10, 2012
Positive
Alia
and Javier were the first couchsurfers I've hosted. They are amazing
people and was a true pleasure to hear their stories while eating
Romanian food in the middle of the night.They brought joy in my house
and I hope to return the favour one day :)For Alex Crisnic
Petrosani, Romania
Jul 28, 2012
Positive
We
can attest Alex is fully true and committed to his mission, but he
doesn't only bring a smile to every place, but to every person he meets.If anybody asks us if there was ever anything, anyway Alex could have been any nicer, any friendlier, more generous, more patient, more helpful... we could be left buried in thought for ages and we would not be able to come up with anything. Now, if anybody wonders if we were the perfect guests too, I guess it had been good if we had arrived a little earlier. We arrived around midnight and Alex still welcomed us with a big smile and open arms and heart. Not only that, but he kept offering food and help until 3am. Quite remarkable considering he had to get up at 7am: Ough!! That is Alex, one of the nicest, most friendly, generous, understanding and kind persons we have met. He is just plain adorable.
From Alex Stanciu Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Jul 10, 2012
Positive
Great
experience!One thing I'm sorry I did not get to hear more from their
long and many stories.Javier is probably not human,but a perpetuum
mobile.What a self-driven man!Can you imagine ten months on a trip?If
not,read their profile info, read the long emails they are going to send
you and host them.They will share a lot with you.I'd love to meet you
again.Good luck further on up your road guys!For Alex Stanciu
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Jul 28, 2012
Positive
Alex
is a really great guy. He deserves a much more detailed reference than
what I can afford to write now. We will write all the good stuff about
him as soon as we find enough time! Thank you Alex!OK, finally, here is the good stuff:
Alex is the kind of person who no matter what little time you met him for, you remember and want to consider him your friend forever. You also keep wishing you had spend more time with him, or, at least, you will meet him again.
We met Alex for only a few hours in his apartment in the beautiful Romanian city of Cluj-Napoka. We had the most wonderful time talking with him. We went to bed rather late, but, we were having such a good time, it is this kind of weird cases where we wish we had kept talking until 5am or something. He is friendly, very cool, very kind, very nice, very curious and intelligent, fine young man. We wish we could have spent more time with him and hope we can meet him again!
From Tekin Işık Isparta, Turkey
Jul 3, 2012
Positive
Javier
and Alia are one of the most lovely couple I've ever seen. They're
colorful people who you can enjoy every single minute that you spend
with them. Shame that wasn't able to taste their special dishes *sigh*,
since I was out of gas. I was unlucky that night, but Spain was lucky.
Haha, Javier's Spanish style cheering after Fabregas' last penalty was
so great =DAnyways, I hope we'll meet again in the future.
For Tekin Işık
Isparta, Turkey
Oct 19, 2012
Positive
Tekin
is rally a very friendly, cheerful, nice and generous guy. He gave us
the warmest welcome to his house, as if we´had been friends forever. He
gave us all the help he could, everything he had and even more than he
had! It was funny for us how he kept apologizing for not being a perfect
host, but he was actually an excellent host! He kept apologizing
because his stove was out of gas, but then he offered us some really
tasty Turkish food. He apologized his roomie, 'the breakfast expert',
was out of town, but then he prepared an awesome breakfast for us. He
even gave luck to the Spanish team and kicked out his friend who was
supporting the Portuguese contender ;-) (just a joke...). After all what
he had done, Tekin was even embarrassed to accept a ride from us! but
we were very happy to do so. His final tip was to go visit the lake near
Isparta. It was a good one: it was very beautiful.Tekin is a really great guy everybody would enjoy to meet and we hope to see him agai
From Janet Staveley Boumphrey Santa Marina, Italy
Jun 28, 2012
Positive
Really
naughty of me..Javier came to stay just after Xmas and I never got
round to writing this. It was great to have him and Alia with us,
despite it being only a very brief period. They were fascinating and it
was a real pleasure to spend a little time together. Whenever they would
like to return we shall be only tooooo happy to have them.For Janet Staveley Boumphrey
Santa Marina, Italy
Feb 21, 2012
Positive
Janet
and Alberto are such nice and friendly people. We met Alberto and Janet
at their home in Policastro, and we had a lovely evening together. They
let us use their spare apartment it was very nice and comfortable. It
gave us the chance to get some well needed rest. THey also treated us to
some good Italian food and had a very good time talking. We enjoyed
listening Janet's story on how she ended up settling down in Southern
Italy after getting lost on her trip to Florence and through Rome into
Naples. Quite impressive and crazy story Janet!
From wolkan Sert Ankara, Turkey
Jun 27, 2012
Positive
JAVİAR AND ALİA İS FULL OF LIFE AND VERY NİCE PERSON .DEAR MY FREND ENJOY THE JOURNEYFor wolkan Sert
Ankara, Turkey
Jun 28, 2012
Positive
We
received Wolkan's reply when we had already confirmed our stay with
somebody else. As we, however, decided to stay a bit longer in
Cappadocia, we wrote him again to ask if it would be possible to stay
with him one night. Wolkan's reply was enthusiastic and very easy to
decipher: "PLEASE COME!". Unfortunately we were not able to check our
email until late, so by the time we knew his answer, we were not sure if
he was going to be still available. We called and he explained there
was no problem, it was OK if we were coming late. He came down running
to pick us up. He gave us the warmest welcome to his house. He put all
the house ready for us. He got all the food he had out. He was so nice
and enthusiastic. Our stay with Wolkan was short, but it was certainly a
really wonderful one. Thank you very much for your help Wolkan!
From CLEO MITSI Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jun 22, 2012
Positive
a
veeeeeery lovely couple! we had such a good time with our discussions
and they have so many things to share with you!well whoever hosts them
will have a very true and great experience!!! and you will love their
e-mails! they are pretty long but even more lovely and touching and
interesting each time!(^_^)For CLEO MITSI
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jun 9, 2012
Positive
Cleo
and Andreas are absolutely charming. We stayed with them two times;
once before and once after we went to the Cyclades. It was so nice for
us to know that we would have warm smiling faces to greet us when we got
back from our island adventures. Cleo has an absolutely addictive
personality. She is such a pleasure to be around. So sweet, gentle, and
cute. Wonderful to speak with. We spent less time with Andreas, but he
helped us a ton by finding the opening hours for the Delphi
Archeological Site. They are both such hardworking people, that we did
not get as much time with them as we would have hoped. If we were not in
such a rush to finish our trip, we would have loved to spend a few days
with them and have some awesome barbeque with them :) We hope that they
get some relaxing vacation time, and maybe someday we will even get to
meet again. Thanks a million you two!!
From Yunus Yünel Istanbul, Turkey
Jun 21, 2012
Positive
You have very interesting stories and i would like to hear more. I hope you will have more stories like you told me :DFor Yunus Yünel
Istanbul, Turkey
Aug 27
Positive
Yunus was the sweetest host for the worst guests. We are so sorry we could not spend more time and hang out with him a bit more.Yunus replied to our request explaining it would not be easy for him to host us, but he really wanted to meet us. We had also found another host for our first two days in Istanbul. But we were able to arrange to stay with him on our third day. Unfortunately, we got a bit lost in Istanbul public transportation maze and arrived rather late. Yunus was cool, friendly and understanding and came to pick us up. We had the chance and enjoyed talking to Yunus. Hhe offered any help he could give. Unfortunately, it was late and time to go to bed. We left early the next morning, hoping we will see Yunus in the evening, but we found the palace closed that day and decided to leave town and start heading east.
Thank you very much Yunus for your help. I am sorry we could not spend more time together.
From Giorgos M Argos-Mykines, Greece
Jun 11, 2012
Positive
Even
I wasn't able to have much time with Alia and Javier,I enjoyed the
night conversations about their life story.I hope your journey will
continue like the way it started.Happy and adventurus.Good luck guys :)For Giorgos M
Argos-Mykines, Greece
Jun 9, 2012
Positive
Bicycle
fanatics are always awesome :) Giorgos definitely falls into this
category. We only spent two nights and didn´t get too much time with
him, but the evenings we had were very nice. He is very talkative, and
our chats with him were really wonderful. He gave us lots of information
about the Peloponnese. We only wish we had more time to visit all the
beautiful places he told us about. We are glad to have met him. Thanks
so much Giorgos! We hope you get to take another bicycle trip soon!
Maybe even in the national parks of the western U.S. :)
From Xenokratis Goumalatsos Piraeus, Greece
Jun 10, 2012
Positive
Monkeys
rule the world but ok rabbits are good also!!hahahahaha guys i had a
great time with you even though we spent few hours together. Thanks for
the delicious dinner!Have great time & enjoy Santorini!!
From ISAAC7 Yongin, South Korea
Jun 9, 2012
Positive
I
can definately say that this is one of the most unforgettable suffers I
have ever hosted. I learnt a lot by listening to their stories how I
have lived my life. Although talking with them made me sleep late during
their stay, I wasn't tired at all of hearing Javier's amazaing and
slightly:-) heart-broken stories. This is a man who has most dramatic
stories and best story teller I have ever met!!If you are lost what to do, or feel depressed a bit, just host this couple, and you will never regret! I wish them all the best sincerly, really hope to meet them again in the U.S!
For ISAAC7
Yongin, South Korea
Jun 9, 2012
Positive
Uri
Kim has the biggest laugh you will ever hear in your whole life! If you
want to make a friend, you just need to make this sweet woman laugh. :)
Hearing her laugh will make you happy too! Her accommodations were
simple, but it didn´t matter. We had such an amazing time speaking,
joking, and eating with her. If we had more time, we would have spent a
week with her! She knows quite a bit about the island and gave us some
good tips about where to watch the sunset (absolutely beautiful!). If
she ever comes to the U.S. we hope she comes and visit us (even if
Montana is very far from Arkansas lol). Thanks so much Uri Kim!
From MachimShin Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
Jun 5, 2012
Positive
When
I remind myself of you two I wish we could meet some day again, maybe
when you manage to settle down in Montana, would love to take a look at
the journey of that trip you made Javier, when the guy who drove you
there was worried so much about you! Alia, you will always stay my first
american friend, shall I say :) I will never forget the time you spent
as my guest, it was so nice talking to you and listening to your
stories...hope your car still runs well and even my father send you his
best regards, take care!(sorry it took so long to write this, Iam so lazy)
For MachimShin
Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
Jan 26, 2012
Positive
Machim
is a very sweet, kind, and nice young man. It is really difficult to
think of anything more he could have done to make our stay even better,
or to be even more helpful. Machim took us on a beautiful hike in the
Slovakian mountains; always motivated and energetic. He was constantly
offering excellent food. He took us for some drinks. He even saved our
car from being towed and offered his help having our car checked. You
just can not find a nicer person.
From Nantia Megal Cythera, Greece
Jun 3, 2012
Positive
Javier
and Alia are just amazing! They surfed my couch only for one night but
the moments i had with them will be always in my mind as some of the
best ones! They are so independent and caring for each other, with so
many stories to talk about, so many stories yet to come! I really hope
to see you again, somewhere, somehow.. Good luck guys!For Nantia Megal
Cythera, Greece
Jun 9, 2012
Positive
We
only spent one evening and a morning with Nantia, but it was really
lovely to speak with her. She and her parents fed us some lovely Greek
food. They even told us how to make Spanikopita! Yum! It is really cool
how she spends the summer on an island farming. She is a very open and
down-to-earth person. Very welcoming and warm. Thanks for your help
Nantia and best wishes with the bees!
From Romel Hernandez San Salvador, El Salvador
May 30, 2012
Positive
You can have a nice conversation with him always have and advice, he is a nice guy.For Romel Hernandez
San Salvador, El Salvador
Dec 31, 2010
Positive
Romel
was a pretty cool guy. We didn't get to spend much time with him, but
we did have some supper and drinks with him. He helped us find a place
to stay, and did everything he could to make our stay in San Salvador
pleasant. We thank him very much. 
From Igor Mishevski Bitola, Macedonia-FYROM
May 22, 2012
Positive
We
were busy those days, and I am sorry that we can not spent more time,
but we have good evenings together, and eat tasty bread prepared from
them :)Maya (our daughter) spent more time with Alia and Javier, and has good impression about both of them
For Igor Mishevski
Bitola, Macedonia-FYROM
Jun 9, 2012
Positive
We
were so blessed to stay with this big family. Igor, Gordana, Maya,
Stefan, grandma, grandpa, greatgrandma!, greatgrandpa! - they were all
so welcoming with us. We did spend more time with Maya, but the time we
had with Igor and Gordana was great. We loved learning about Tose and
listening to his music. Igor gave us amazing information about where we
could visit. He is really good with Google Maps! Gordana was really
helpful and let us use her kitchen. She also fed us some really good
food.I have to be honest: Maya is the best host ever. She was so talkative; she speaks really good English! She has a good sense of humor and always has something to tell you.
Stefan was a bit of a trouble maker, but we really liked him. Especially when he was sleeping :P The rest of the family always had smiling faces. Grandpa was very friendly. He even gave us some wine!
This family is absolutely amazing. We will never forget them. We would love to see them again someday! Thank you so much! Hugs!
From Sabina Ruzdijic Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina
May 2, 2012
Positive
I
hosted Javier and Alia for one day. They are very nice and interesting
people. They really love animals and also I saw that they cook great. i
am sorry that I was in the middle of project where I work, so I did not
spend that much time as I wanted. I hope that we will see each other
again and then change some recepies:D Maybe to learn them how to make
burek:D hahahhaha Anyway, I am sending you pictures soon so you can see
how Days of Avangard have finished and I am wishing you all thhe best:D
Hugs and kisses from Sabina and Đigwi:DP.S. I am very happy that you like BiH:D
For Sabina Ruzdijic
Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Apr 30, 2012
Positive
If
anybody ever says it is dangerous to travel to Bosnia, because they are
in war or sort of, obviously he or she hasn't been to Bosnia. Everytime
we have talked to somebody who has been to Bosnia, we have been told
how wonderful and warm the Bosnian people is. Sabina was our first host
in Bosnia and she clearly lived out to the reputation!Sabina is a very positive person: full of ideals, good and positive ideals. She is very enthusiastic and has a lot of positive energy. She is hard working and is always eager to help. She is fully committed to make this world a better and happier place. we also had so much fun playing with her little kitten! Thank you very much Sabina for a wonderful day in Jajce,
From Marko Kremenovic Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
May 2, 2012
Positive
Javier
and his wife Alia spent two days on my couch and they are very cool
persons!!! They will cook for you all spanish food .They have a lot of
stories to tell and they are very funny. Host them and see it by
yourself! Good luck ;)For Marko Kremenovic
Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
May 3, 2012
Positive
Either
you go to Banja Luka because you've heard there are seven girls per
guy, or because you want to meet Marko. Both are really good reasons to
visit Banja Luka, but for us meeting Marko was the ultimate experience!
Marko is a young guy full of life and energy. He is a happy guy, very
social, so very eager to meet new people and make friends: the most
popular guy in town! There is no reason to wonder: he is just adorable!
He is the most generous, friendly, cool guy ever. Marko just rocks!
From Ali Gulel Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
May 2, 2012
Positive
Javier
and his wife spent two days on our couch and they are very talkative
persons, indeed. They are really good person..He and his wife are
travelling across Europe, they search for a new host each night and
drive by day to the next destination.. I m glad to meet with you.. Good
luck and good travelling..For Ali Gulel
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
May 3, 2012
Positive
We
had a very good time with Ali and his friends hanging out around
Sarajevo. We were very lucky that Ali had the day off of school and
could show us around Sarajevo. We walked around the historical center,
went for a hike in the park, checked out the signs of the war. We also
met Ali's friends and could learn about Bosnia, Turkey and both
counties' traditions. We had a taste of some awesome typical food and
beverages.Ali is a very nice guy, very polite, sensible and thoughtful. He is somebody you can always trust and rely on, to have a good time. Thank you very much Ali!
From LEPECVETKE Cerknica, Slovenia
Apr 30, 2012
Positive
Javier
and his wife spent two days on our couch and they are very talkative
persons, indeed. It's easy to chat for hours. They are easygoing and
very sociable. If you would like to meet people whom you can talk to
very interesting topics - Javier is the right person! AND - they cook
very very good!!!For LEPECVETKE
Cerknica, Slovenia
Apr 29, 2012
Positive
WOW!
Miha and Anja! We really loved meeting this lovely couple. They treated
us to super tasty food, lots of information for our trip, and best of
all, two spectacular nights of conversation and fun! They were also very
flexible and understanding when I got sick. They were so kind to let me
rest for the day on their couch. Anja really helped me on the road to
getting better by giving me some Eucalyptus and other treatments. :) We
really appreciate the print-outs that Miha gave us too. They have come
in very handy during the rest of our trip. It was such a pleasure to
meet these two. We are very grateful to have stayed with them. Thanks so
much you guys!
From Barbara Podnar Tolmin, Slovenia
Apr 30, 2012
Positive
Well, unforunately we couldn´t meet, but this couple stayed at my home with my parents and they had a nice time together.I hope your travell has been pleasant so far and filled with interesting experiences :) It was nice to see you, even though just for 3 minutes :)
For Barbara Podnar
Tolmin, Slovenia
Apr 29, 2012
Positive
Unfortunately,
we never got to spend any time with Barbara. But, because of her, we
received an amazing welcome into Slovenia. We stayed two nights with her
parents and had a wonderful time talking with them. This was a very
pleasant introduction to Slovenian culture and hospitality. Her father
and mother had so much to talk about and were happy to answer any
questions we had about history and the country. We were so blessed to
meet such helpful and kind people. The food was great, the countryside
was beautiful, and the people were marvelous. The only thing that was
missing was you Barbara! Thanks and say "hi" to your parents!
From Kristian Vrangalovski Pula, Croatia
Apr 27, 2012
Positive
I have hosted Javier and his wife Alia in Pula.They are great people,easy to talk to,frendly,fun to be around,modest and down to earth.
Had I great time talking with Javier and Alia about their adventures, just chillin',enjoying the company of my new friends.
Loved the time I spent with them,and I hope that there will be some other oportunities to see them and host them again :-)
For Kristian Vrangalovski
Pula, Croatia
May 2, 2012
Positive
Kristian
immediately became a very good friend to us. It was so natural to be
with him. He is an immensely open-minded and flexible person; always
willing to hear another opinion and ready to allow changes in plans.
Kristian is extremely generous and helpful as well. He fed us very good
food, and did miracles trying to get us a discount to visit a national
park. As a host, Kristian was a natural. If he asked us how he could improve, there wouldn't be a thing we could say. Our time with Kristian was great. The around the town, the time at his friend's birthday party, and the evenings talking with him were wonderful. We really appreciate everything he did for us. We hope to see you again someday Kristian! Thanks a million!
From Marina Karlovic Sabolic Zagreb, Croatia
Apr 21, 2012
Positive
Well,
the guy who remembers that Cibona in the mid 80s was beated by Zadar in
the final of the basketball championship of former Yugoslavia deserves
only the best remarks. Javier and his wife conquered our hearts. We
enjoyed the stories from these two modern nomads. Hope to see them again
somewhere.For Marina Karlovic Sabolic
Zagreb, Croatia
Apr 29, 2012
Positive
Marina
and her three musketeers! What a blast to hang out with this easy-going
woman and her intelligent boys. She is such an understanding person and
just wonderful to talk to. If you like basketball, you will especially
like to speak with her. They are a family of basketball lovers! But, she
is just great to talk to about anything :) We got to meet her two
youngest sons. Very intelligent boys! Very good at speaking English!
(O.K. the baby couldn't speak English, but he was so charming that it
didn't matter) It was really fun making paper airplanes too! We loved
sharing information about places to visit, and all her help made our
travels through Croatia even better. Thanks so much Marina! If you ever
want a vacation in the wild mountains of Montana, we are waiting for you
:)
From Michele Guerriero Trieste, Italy
Apr 13, 2012
Positive
javier
and alia are two wonderful people. i spent only a short time with them,
but the impression that i till hold is that i have met, after all, two
real human beings trying to spend their lives in the simplest - and most
intense - way. i wish them the bestFor Michele Guerriero
Trieste, Italy
Apr 11, 2012
Positive
Michele
is such a calm and down to earth man. Our two evenings with him were
absolutely lovely. Chatting, listening to music, and eating good
vegetarian food :) We went on a really beautiful walk with him to
Miramar castle too. He was so kind to take us around Trieste, even after
he had worked all day and was tired. This is a truly generous and
authentic man. We wish him the best in his future endeavors with
university and hope to see him again someday. Thanks so much Michele,
and don´t get blown away by the wind over there!
From Veronica Viola Capannori, Italy
Apr 12, 2012
Positive
Javier
and Alia were a breath of fresh air in a cold and dull winter: their
love for life and for each other is absolutely contagious and we all
loved sharing our home with them. They are not only down-to-earth and
happy with little, but also helping and caring: Alia enchanted all of us
with her ability to solve Rubik's cube in literally no more than 3
minutes and Javier was a true gentleman. They reminded us why we first started our CS journey and how many wonderful people are out there just waiting to be hosted by!
For Veronica Viola
Capannori, Italy
Feb 14, 2012
Positive
Veronica
and her entire family are truly beautiful people. This reference may be
for Veronica, but everything we say about Veronica is also true for the
whole family. Corina, so idealist and with such a possitive attitude
about life: a beautiful soul! Daniele, so sweet and friendly. Anna, the
brightest cyber-mom in Italy: such a cool, friendly and nice woman!This family was so warm and nice with us. There wasn't anything they could have done to help us that they didn't. They cooked really delicious food for us, offered an awesome breakfast, gave us a lot of tips for our travels in Italy, provided help in anything we needed for our trip. We learned what is Italian hospitality and generosity! We had a wonderful and unforgetable time talking, joking and learning from eachother at Veronica's house.
From Zane Esenvalde Riga, Latvia
Apr 10, 2012
Positive
I
am writing this refference after a while, so I have forgotten a lot,
but not you, guys :) Javier and his girlfiend stayed at our house and I
remember them as extraordinary persons and extraordinary couple as well
(in a good sense!) we had very interesing talks and later javier sent us
a recipe of delicious paella. We have not tried it yet, but it is
waiting for THE moment to be made!For Zane Esenvalde
Riga, Latvia
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
Zane
and her family are very nice. They made a really good casserole that we
really liked. She has been to some very cool places, and we really
loved talking about travelling with her. We also talked a lot about the
former Soviet Union, and it was so interesting to hear what it was like
to grow up during that regime. Thanks so much for the delicious,
entertaining, and informative evening Zane! Best wishes!
From GALIGAFOLK Florence, Italy
Apr 7, 2012
Positive
Javier and Alia where in Galiga for a very short time but I enjoyed every second of it.I was lucky enough to have a long breakfast with both of them and enjoy their very inspiring stories: I deeply admire you guys!
All the best and good luck for your future journeys.
If you're ever back in the area don't forget to come visit me up in Galiga.
Ciao!
For GALIGAFOLK
Florence, Italy
Apr 11, 2012
Positive
Be
ready for an AMAZING adventure if you go to visit these wonderful
people in Galiga! Driving down the road to the house in the dark was
like going to the end of the world! We only stayed one night, but it was
enough to realize that these are absolutely marvelous people! They fed
us some good food, showed us around their property, and treated us to
great conversation. Going to Galiga is definitely worth the long,
winding, and bumpy road to get there. We are so grateful to have met
these people, and to have visited this house. It was the most
adventurous place we have ever stayed in :) Thank you all so much. Best
wishes!
From Alberto Zugno Mira, Italy
Apr 6, 2012
Positive
He
and his wife are travelling across Europe, they search for a new host
each night and drive by day to the next destination, like in an
Hollywood movie. Two truly genuine couchsurfers, indeed. You have to
meet them! So many tales to listen to.For Alberto Zugno
Mira, Italy
Apr 11, 2012
Positive
Alberto
showed us a really good time chatting and eating pizza. We really
enjoyed talking with him. Like us, he is a dedicated nerd, and we really
enjoy that about him. With him, we could talk about anything, and we
were very happy to. He was a real lifesaver by hosting us. We were so
glad to meet him. Thanks Alberto and don´t be afraid to "boldy go where
no man has gone before!"
From Lorenzo Volpi Prato, Italy
Apr 3, 2012
Positive
great people.i m very glad to hosted you .
good luck for everythinghs.
For Lorenzo Volpi
Prato, Italy
Apr 11, 2012
Positive
We
believe that the most simple people with the most simple
accommodations, are the best people. This is most definitely true for
Lorenzo and Oliva. They are uncomplicated and easy to know. They are
kind and willing to share what little they have. Their house is small,
but they have big, open hearts that warmly great you and make you feel
at home. They are people dedicated to making this world good. People who
want to make a positive impact and share their love. We feel very
blessed to have been able to experience the love and caring they have to
offer. They are absolutely wonderful people and we wish them all the
best. Thank you both so much! Hope to see you in the future :)
From Nicola Centonze San Donaci, Italy
Apr 1, 2012
Positive
Javier
and Alia are very nice people; they cooked for us a great Paella and
other spanish recipes. They have a lot of stories to tell and are very
funny. Host them and see it by yourself!For Nicola Centonze
San Donaci, Italy
Mar 25, 2012
Positive
We
spent three wonderful nights with Nicola and Natalia. Nicola cooked
some very good food. He is quite the dedicated chef. He is a true lover
of food and drink. I hope someday he and Natalia get their own vineyard
so we can taste more of their wine. Thanks so much!
From FRANCI78 Monopoli, Italy
Apr 1, 2012
Positive
I
hosted javier and Ali for one night and they were my first experience
of couch surfing.They were very kind, they kooked for me and we tolked
and share our experience of life. It was a great starting!!It began and
ended in a "see of laught" eheheh!!!For FRANCI78
Monopoli, Italy
Mar 28, 2012
Positive
Introducing
the one, the only, spectacular actress, Francesca!! We spent one
evening with Francesca talking, eating good food, and attending a funny
rock concert. She is a very conversational and expressive person.
Because she's an actress of course! We loved our time with her, and the
concert we attended with her was unforgettable. Thanks so much
Francesca!
From Emilio Urbinati Rimini, Italy
Mar 30, 2012
Positive
Hosting
Javier and Alia has been a real pleasure. I've loved to talk until late
with them about travels and life. Hope to see them again, maybe in the
beautiful state of Montana or in Spain!For Emilio Urbinati
Rimini, Italy
Apr 11, 2012
Positive
Emilio
warmly welcomed us into his home and fed us some very tasty pasta. He
was so helpful, and he gave us so much great information about places to
visit. His insight about the Balkans were absolutely priceless. All the
places he told us to visit are going to make our journey even better!
We really appreciate the wonderful conversations we had with him. It
would be lovely to meet again someday. Thanks so much for everything
Emilio!
From Alessandro Visco Messina, Italy
Mar 27, 2012
Positive
Javier
and Alia have been for some days at my house and, despite we didn't
share so much time together, cause of my job, it was really nice to meet
them and share with them some chats and drinks in very relaxing
situations.They also wonderful cooked a cake for me and my friends :-)
Hope to meet them again in the future.
Good luck guys
For Alessandro Visco
Messina, Italy
Mar 9, 2012
Positive
We
loved staying with this wonderful man! We were so priveledged to have
met him, his cats, and his friends. The first night we arrived, he was
having a big party. This was an absolutely lovely group of people, and
we enjoyed everyone we met. Alessandro is such a happy person who is
always laughing. He is so easygoing and laid back. Everything is relaxed
and good with him. He is so wonderful to talk to about music,
traveling, food, or even cats! His cats are really like people too. It
was such a pleasure to meet Alessandro, Mimi, and Pepe, and we hope we
can see them again someday. Thank you so much Alessandro for the amazing
days we had!
From Francesco71 Ragusa, Italy
Mar 25, 2012
Positive
Javier
and Alia are a very nice couple. They visit me for two days and the
last, they cooked for us the Tortilla for dinner. It was very good and
we spoke a lot about their life and experience around the world. The
time together was very nice.For Francesco71
Ragusa, Italy
Mar 13, 2012
Positive
Francesco
and Ornella were absolutely wonderful hosts. They welcomed us very
warmly, and we immediately felt at home in their house. They helped us
so much by telling us the best places to go around Ragusa. Without them,
we would not have seen such beautiful places as Modica and Scicli. Our
second evening with them was absolutely lovely. Sitting around the table
eating and chatting. They are both incredibly engaging people.
Francesco also helped us immensely by telling us about cameras. We have
been looking to buy a new camera, and he has a wealth of knowledge about
SLRs. We could not have been luckier to find such helpful and nice
people. Thank you both so much for all your help!
From Giuseppe Delfa Misterbianco, Italy
Mar 23, 2012
Positive
You
can never refuse help to the CS! Even before he met Javier and Alia I
knew that are nice people. When we met was like magic, and I knew
immediately that they people can teach us much about many subjects and
love. They can tell a lot of adventures, and you can listen for a long
time always amazed.I am sorry not having spent more time with them.
I'm really glad I met Javier and Alia and I hope to meet again.
For Giuseppe Delfa
Misterbianco, Italy
Mar 13, 2012
Positive
Giuseppe
is one of the nicest and most understanding people we have ever met. He
was so helpful, even when we arrived late and on short notice. He was
extremely welcoming and introduced us to a group of his friends. He did
not have space for us to stay with him, but he did find someplace else
for us. He did everything he could to make us feel comfortable and to
help us in our travels. This man is 100% AWESOME!! Thank you so much
Giuseppe for all of your hard work and help!
From Bernardo Romizi Perugia, Italy
Mar 23, 2012
Positive
A
truly globetrotter with an easy going view of life. He and his
girlfriend Alia are nice people to host and I hope they will continue
travelling the more they can.Have a good life guys!
For Bernardo Romizi
Perugia, Italy
Mar 25, 2012
Positive
Bernardo
and his girlfriend Viola hosted us for three wonderful nights. Bernardo
is a really hip guy! He has an awesome rock band that is definitely
gonna be super famous, and he comes from a family of hippies at heart.
We loved meeting him and wish we could have known him better. Thanks and
keep on rockin!
From Natalia Pezzone San Donaci, Italy
Mar 19, 2012
Positive
We
hosted Javier and his wife Alia and had a great time talking about this
and that, cooking, drinking and eating a lot! They're very gentle,
polite, very clean, great talkers and easy going. Javier is a great
chef, he made us a lot of spanish food as Paella :) Hope to see you guys
again and wish you have a nice and long trip all over the world!!For Natalia Pezzone
San Donaci, Italy
Mar 25, 2012
Positive
OH
MY! We had one of the most wonderful times couchsurfing with Natalia
and Nicola! Three amazing evenings of food, drink, and conversation. We
always had something to talk about. Natalia is a kick in the pants. A
blast to talk to! She is lovely :). Please, please, please come visit
us! Thank you so much and hope to see you again.
From MINDWATCHER Soleto, Italy
Mar 19, 2012
Positive
I
have meet Javier and his girlfirend in Salento (Lecce) for only few
hours, but in the small time we have pass togheter, I have understood
wich special and great person they are! Hope to meet us again,
everywhere!For MINDWATCHER
Soleto, Italy
Mar 28, 2012
Positive
Although
they could not host us, they were eager to meet us. We wanted to meet
Arnaud and his father, so we stopped by their house. These are very warm
and generous people. They did everything they could to help us. They
told us places to visit, took us out for coffee, and even gave us a
little gift. They were so nice to us and we are so happy to have met
them. Thank you so much and best wishes!
From Andreas Steidl Hall in Tirol, Austria
Mar 19, 2012
Positive
Nice
people. My awesome parents always tell me about you two and how
interesting the short time you spent togheter was... I have to thank you
for making such things, like leaving my parents reminisce about that
time, possible! Hope everything is going on well, see you one day!For Andreas Steidl
Hall in Tirol, Austria
Jan 8, 2012
Positive
Well,
I can't tell you much about Andres, except that he introduced us to his
AWESOME parents! We stayed with Andres parents Maria Cristine and Sepp
for two nights. We loved talking with them. They are definitely the kind
of open-minded, friendly, and generous people that belong on
CouchSurfing. We really hope that someday they get a profile. We think
they will have so much fun, and people would love to meet them. Thanks
for introducing us to your parents Andres and make sure you tell them
thanks too!
From Rasa Urbonaitė Vilnius, Lithuania
Mar 17, 2012
Positive
Not
much, but i think, we had a productive and nice time together :] this
couple is a really nice travelers, best wishes for both of you :] and
maybe you still need recipe how to make "cepelinai"? were they really
tasty ? :]]]]For Rasa Urbonaitė
Vilnius, Lithuania
Mar 5, 2012
Positive
Rasa
and her roomate Onė hosted us in Palermo. We did not get to talk with
her much, but it is clear that she is a very kind and nice person.She
and Onė cooked us some REALLY good food that we definitely want to cook
for ourselves someday. Pleasure to meet you Rasa!
From Giuseppe Novello Siracusa, Italy
Mar 15, 2012
Positive
Good
couple! we are spending our time talking a lot about many things! Very
relaxed and enjoy peole....and the dinner that you prepare, so good! tnx
a lot for the good time! your adventures are crazy and amazing, for
sure!For Giuseppe Novello
Siracusa, Italy
Mar 13, 2012
Positive
Giuseppe
is a super hip guy! Our evenings speaking with him were absolutely
engaging and entertaining. It was so interesting to hear his perspective
on the economic and social situation in Italy. Quite informative! The
food he cooked for us the first night was delicious. We are going to
remember this recipe for sure. He also happens to have awesome taste in
music. There was really never a dull moment with Giuseppe. It was a
pleasure to meet him. Thanks Giuseppe and best wishes!
From Ottavio Marino Catania, Italy
Mar 13, 2012
Positive
The most significant thing for me is to meet you, dear Javier. Sometimes destiny reserves big surprises for us, deep in my heart I knew that, although i could not accept your request, somehow we would spoken: nice time spent in your companionship, pity that you went away the day after. I remember an immense sense of joy during the night and I don't know why.. For me you are a spiritual person, it was an honor to host you. A big hug to You & Alia ;) thank you again! Hey, i want to try your Paella, tell me when :)))
For Ottavio Marino
Catania, Italy
Mar 13, 2012
Positive
Ottavio
is lovely. His personality is such that even if you are feeling bad,
you can't help but feel happy when you see him. He could cheer up
anybody! He very generously brought us into his house on very short
notice, and was super nice. He gave us food and even let us sleep he
next morning when he went to work. It is really a shame that we did not
get to spend more time with Ottavio. It is obvious that he is a first
rate guy. A real super hero! Thanks Ottavio!
From Vito Buono Matera, Italy
Mar 13, 2012
Positive
Hey
guys!!! It has been a real pleasure share with u my time and know U and
U history. U love is in the air and it make me feel good. U very
educate and friendly, it was so easy give u all my attention so easily.
Enjoy u stay in italy guys and i hope see u soon again..i very curious
to try feeling at -30 degrees :))))). Good luck and have good life.For Vito Buono
Matera, Italy
Mar 13, 2012
Positive
Vito!
Vito!! Vito!!! We love Vito! Our buddy, pal, friend!! It was such a
pleasure to spend two nights with Vito in Matera! When we first arrived,
he took us out for a lovely evening with his friends in Altamura. We
were a bit tired, but we still really enjoyed it. The next day was one
of the best days we have had in a long time. We spent the whole day
relaxed and walking around Matera with Vito. It was so great. Just
sauntering around at our own pace, not rushing anywhere, just enjoying
ourselves. He showed us the best of Matera! He is really a gem! The
second evening we had was absolutely lovely too. Sitting, eating,
talking. He is so wonderful to chat with. We would have loved to have
stayed with him for a few more days, and maybe someday he can come and
visit us! We hope he does :) Thanks so much Vito! You're the best!
From Elisbabeth Oloron-Sainte-Marie, France
Mar 4, 2012
Positive
Our
4 days together were a pleasure for us, Javier and Alia have so many
things to tell about their life, their experiences, their travels and
the paella of Javier was the welcome! I like they way of life and the
way they are together and with the others. Sure I will come in Montana
to see these pretty young girls hunting rabbits in the montain!!For Elisbabeth
Oloron-Sainte-Marie, France
Oct 31, 2011
Positive
Elisabeth
has a fiery spirit that makes everyone around her happy and excited.
The time we spent at her house was unforgettable. The breathtaking
hikes, cuddles with Carlos, and wonderful conversations at the dinner
table were all wonderful. She is an intelligent, witty, and hysterically
funny person. She has raised an equally engaging and mature daughter,
whom we also enjoyed very much. We would LOVE to have Elisabeth and her
daughters come to Montana so we could return their hospitality.
From Gabriel Dibenedetto Ragusa, Italy
Feb 28, 2012
Positive
Even
though we met for half a day, we talked a lot about everything in our
walk in Ragusa Ibla. Both Javier and Alia just want to explore as much
as they can of this world. If you want to know something more of your
country, these are people to meet.For Gabriel Dibenedetto
Ragusa, Italy
Mar 5, 2012
Positive
Gabriel
is a friendly and very interesting guy. We met Gabriel while we were
traveling in Sicily and were visiting his hometown in Ragusa. He very
kindly offered to show us everything the Ragusa region has to offer. Gabriel is a very interesting person to talk to. It is clear that he is a curious person, very eager to learn and widen his world. He is looking for new horizons and we are sure he will find them. He is ready to put the work, energy and effort required. Although we also think one day, far away from Ragusa, he will look back and miss a bit what he left behind, we wish him the best luck and hope he will get the help he needs to accomplish his dreams. All the best Gabriel!
From Onė Maldžiūnaitė Vilnius, Lithuania
Feb 26, 2012
Positive
Host them! We had absolutely nice time together :)For Onė Maldžiūnaitė
Vilnius, Lithuania
Mar 5, 2012
Positive
Oné
is a really charming girl. We stayed with her and her roomate Rasa for
two nights in Palermo. She is such a sweet and down-to-earth person. She
even invited us to dinner with her and her friends. She and her roomate
made us an AMAZING Lithuanian dinner. The party was lovely and our time
was great. Thanks Oné!
From Davlat Aminov Berlin, Germany
Feb 17, 2012
Positive
I
hosted Javier and Alia during their stay in Berlin. They are very
friendly, open, cheerful and kind people, and a lovely couple. They told
me about their trips, and we had a long evening chats about politics,
culture and many other topics. Unfortunately the days when I hosted them
were very busy time for me, but Javier and Alia organized their days so
well that I could still do my work and enjoy my evenings with them. I had very nice time with Javier and Alia and I hope to see them again in the future.
For Davlat Aminov
Berlin, Germany
Jan 6, 2012
Positive
First,
we were excited to meet a man from Uzbekistan. Then, we were so happy
to see his little birds. And finally, he took us to eat the best kebabs.
Davlat is a very mellow and welcoming guy. It was such a good time
chatting with Davlat about everything. He is a very kind and generous
person. We wish him the best with his couchsurfing future. Thanks
Davlat!
From NICk_KARLA London, England
Feb 16, 2012
Positive
I
hosted Javi and Alia in my house for 2 night. I am sad because they had
not a good weather to visit the coast, but I was happy to know people
like them......They are very nice people with a great travel experience and I and my girlfriend were happy to know some their experience which they told us.
I didn't taste their cooking, but I think we have time to do it in Calabria again or in Spain or why not in US.........
Have a very nice trip... greatings from Nicola and Carla...
For NICk_KARLA
London, England
Feb 20, 2012
Positive
Nicola
and Karla are very, very nice people. They are very kind and gentle,
very generous. They were so very nice with us: we were really impressed,
delighted and grateful.Nicola and Karla let us use their summer apartment in Tropea: an awesome place with an amazing scenery. They welcomed and received us with a delicious Calabrian dinner they cooked for us. They also gave us some typical Calabrian food to taste. They offered many and very good suggestions and ideas of places to visit in Southern Italy. They were very curious and interested asking about our little adventures. We were really privileged to meeting Nicola and Karla. Thank you so very much for all your help and frienship! We hope to see you again!
From Dianne Drew Stamford, England
Feb 14, 2012
Positive
Javier
and Alia were great CS'ers. They were so nice and so funny, we had a
great time hanging out. They were kind enough to cook 2 really nice
dinners - Alia makes the best vegetable soup EVER. Come back anytime
guys!For Dianne Drew
Stamford, England
Feb 14, 2012
Positive
Dianne
is a really cool, friendly and nice woman: such a funny lady! We met
Dianne at her place, in a tiny village near the Costiera Amalfitana,
South of Naples, Italy. We had such a good time those two days! This
womman is just funny! We were loughing the whole time, talking, joking,
sharing food and time together.Dianne has also a very inte resting life. Dianne is a woman with courage! It's really admirable the way she leads her life: moving to Southern Italy when work was not good in Canada. There is certainly a lot to learn from her. Thank you very much Diane for the great time together!
From Mateusz Rosol Krakow, Poland
Feb 13, 2012
Positive
Javier and his wife are really great people. It was interesting experience to cook with them and talk about life. Personally I appreciate this occasion to exchange thoughts with people from different countries and with different lifestyle. Thanks for helping with cleaning after party and all good things you come with.
Greetings! And hope we will see again!
For Mateusz Rosol
Krakow, Poland
Jan 14, 2012
Positive
We
met Mateusz and his girlfriend at their New Years Eve party. It was
such a great way to start the New Year. Good food, good people, and
great memories. Mateusz and his girlfriend are impeccable hosts. They
were generous, super talkative, and even let us stay the night on really
short notice. Thanks so much you two!
From GIODEFA Naples, Italy
Feb 13, 2012
Positive
Javier and Alia ...Javier ( from spain) speaking wiyh italiano .
Alia (from US) speak spanish for me .
But their write is only english . ;o))))
Two people wonderful ...
Very travelers,their have pans, stove, and what you need for to travel .
Their helping me for clean to house , to cook , and speaking a lot with me .
Perfect Csurfer .
I hope see you soon again .
For GIODEFA
Naples, Italy
Feb 10, 2012
Positive
Gio
is a man with a very big heart. He is a unique person with true
personality, like no other. He is a very generous person, very
sensitive: he is an artist! Like any artist, he has his own, different,
special way of expressing his feelings. If you just glimpse the surface,
you will see a strange person. If you want to take the time to look
inside, you will find a wonderful man.We spent a lot of time with Giovanni and we had an awesome time. He would talk English, I would talk Italian and Alia would talk Spanish. None of us had any clue how to say what we wanted to say, but it was a lot of fun.
We had food together, we cooked for eachother, we joked, we talked about Italy... Giovanni gave us excellent information about Italy and Naples. Napoli his true pasion! We are sorry we could not stay for the language exchange meeting, but we had two couches waiting for us in the following days and it had been complicated to rearrange our plans with them. Grazie mille Gio!
From Eva Jasná Birmingham, England
Feb 11, 2012
Positive
Javi
and Alia were extraordinary and nice people. I´m so glad to meet them
and hear their stories. I hope I will hear about more adventures of
theirs and I totally used the recipe for spaghetti carbonara Alia showed
me :)For Eva Jasná
Birmingham, England
Jan 11, 2012
Positive
Eva
is a very friendly and nice person; always a smile on her face. She is
always eager to help. She showed us around Liberec and pointed us to
some stores where we could find some items we needed very urgently. She
and her mother gave us a lot of information on places in the Czech
Republic and their history. They had some very interesting stories to
tell and also were very curious and interested listening to ours. We had a very good time with Eva and her mother. Thank you very much Eva & Eva!!
From Shreekant Amrute Pune, India
Feb 11, 2012
Positive
Javier
Bautista and Alia stayed at my place for 2 nights. It was great to have
them along with one more group from France. It was a big food festival
with Spanish food and some nice drink this french CS brought.For Shreekant Amrute
Pune, India
Feb 14, 2012
Positive
Shreekant
is a very sweet, kind and nice man. We spent two lovely days together
in his apartment in Sienna. We cooked together, we chatted, we told
stories and spoke about his and our own experiences, and had a great
time. Shreekant told us about his life, his family and we learned a lot
from him about India, its culture and traditions. A french couple of
crazy travelers joined us, so the evenings became even more interesting.Shreekant is a very generous man. He was always eager to offer his help in anything. He is also a very calm and easy person. It was a pleasure to meet Shreekant!
From Fabio Altiero Torre del Greco, Italy
Feb 7, 2012
Positive
Javier
and Alia arrived at my friend's place while I was visiting him! We
talked about travel around southern Italy and our region Campania!
;-)..I hope my informations was useful! Also if we spent together only a
little time, I feel they are so nice persons and above all really
curious and sensible for travels and discovering new things :-)..they
are really calm and polite. I hope to meet them again: could we cook
together mexican food!? :-) .. a great hug, and good luck!For Fabio Altiero
Torre del Greco, Italy
Feb 7, 2012
Positive
We
enjoyed dinner and the rest of the evening with Fabio at a friend's
house. Fabio is a very friendly, gentle and nice person. He helped us a
lot serving as multilingual translator with our host. He also gave us
many good tips for our visit to Naples and the rest of Southern Italy.
It was really good for us to meet him on our arrival to Naples. Thank
you very much Fabio!
From Antonino Gulli Rome, Italy
Feb 7, 2012
Positive
I
hoster Javier and his wife, Alia, for 4 days at my place in Rome. I
found him a great story teller, adventurer and open mind person. And I
really loved spanish tortillas and mexican ones by Alia, great cook :)
Continue enjoying your trip around Europe!For Antonino Gulli
Rome, Italy
Feb 7, 2012
Positive
Antonino
is a really cool and nice guy. well, all what we say about Antonino is
also true for Mirko. Antonino made the best out of our visit to Rome. He
is such an easy person, so generous, so nice, so kind. If there is
anything he can do to help you or make your stay better, he will always do his best. He offered us to use his bedroom and slept four nights in the couch, so that we will be comfortable and feel good in his house. He was constantly offering his help and asking if there was anything he could do to make things better for us.
On our first day in Rome it snowed a lot! It was cold, snowing and raining the whole day. We came back to the house totally soaked, cold and miserable. Antonino helped us with everything.
Fortunately, we were able to spend quite some time with Antonino and Mirko and we had a lot of fun. Antonino and Mirko are really funny people! Antonino is a raising star in the world of opera! Mirko and Antonino, thank you so much for such a good time in Rome!
From Khuram Syed Multan, Pakistan
Feb 7, 2012
Positive
Javier
and Alia is very nice and friendly couple. They are very positive open
and very good company to adopt. Wish you best of luck for their Europe
tour and many regards :)For Khuram Syed
Multan, Pakistan
Feb 6, 2012
Positive
Khuram
is a very nice, sweet, kind and friendly person. In fact, exactly the
same can be said of all his roomates and friends we met in Graz. They
treated us with such kindness and warmth, we felt really welcomed in
their house. It is very beautiful to sense the strong feeling of
brotherhood in their house. Everybody helps eachother and they form a
big family, where everybody is welcome. They just did everything
possible to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.It was very enlightening to meet Khuram and his friends and learn about their culture and lives. It was interesting that at first they seemed to be concerned we would not want to stay with them since they are Pakistani or Muslims. However we learned how much good Pakistan has to offer and when we left we were reaffirmed there had not been any better place to stay than with them.
Thank you very much Khuram and all your friends! We hope to meet you again.
From Michele Zenari Lavagno, Italy
Feb 1, 2012
Positive
Javier and Alia are two special characters! We like the feeling of freedom that transmit.At Our family like them alot! Our children played happily with them. We had a great time together.The encounter with them has opened our mind!! their lives are very interesting. we love to hear their experiences. Beautiful people!
For Michele Zenari
Lavagno, Italy
Jan 30, 2012
Positive
Michele
and Martina are truly beautiful people with three lovely children. The
beautiful family gave us the warmest welcome ever possible. They gave us
so much love! It was really heartbreaking to see little Greta cry, when
we had to explain her we could not stay one more day because we had
already talked and confirmed with other people along our way.We really had a good time talking for hours with Michele and Martina. They are really simple, friendly and very nice human beings. We had a great time playing with Enrico, Greta, Ana and Adele. Even Furia is one of the coolest and nicest, if not the very coolest and nicest cat we have met! But, most of all, the word that best describes this family is 'love'.
If you are a family and would like to meet another family, without a doubt, Martina, Michele, Adele, Greta and Enrico are the most beautiful people to host or visit.
From Tom van Drunen Schijndel, Netherlands
Jan 26, 2012
Positive
I
meet Javier en Alia on my trip when whe stay at the same couchadres,
the are very friendly and the have nice storys, whe had a lot of nice
conversations. the have encouraged me when i was trying to sking and the
have cook for us. when you have the possobility to hosted them or
travel with them you need to do it, you be shure for a good time, i hope
that whe meet each other on a nother time again (your welcom in the
netherlands)greetings Tom
For Tom van Drunen
Schijndel, Netherlands
Jan 26, 2012
Positive
Tom
is a pretty cool guy. We surfed at somebody's house with him in
Slovakia, and we had a great time talking. We got to see him ski too
which was entertaining to say the least. Hope your travels go well Tom.
Maybe we will meet again!
From Sebastian Wojdakowski Katowice, Poland
Jan 24, 2012
Positive
Javier and Alia are very nice couple of kind, uncomplicated people! :)We spent more than half a night talking about artificial intelligence (it's very interesting subject by the way)They said that dinner which I made was delicious but in fact it wasn't as good as I wish :P i hope that you are spending your time well!
Alia,Javier - Have a nice day,week,month,year,life and so on! ;)
For Sebastian Wojdakowski
Katowice, Poland
Jan 21, 2012
Positive
Sebastian
is a friendly, nice, and cool guy. We didn't arrive at a good time,
when he was busy with exams, but he was happy to help. He fixed us some
very tasty dinner, which we didn't expect coming from a college student.
He was always generous, kind, and accommodating. So were his roommates.
They gave us a lot of information and tips for our travels. They were
also curious to learn about our travels and studies. It was delicious to
chat with them and we enjoyed our stay with them very much.
From FUN-TOM Lublin, Poland
Jan 23, 2012
Positive
They
are simply great people. I am looking forward to meet them in the
future cause we didn't spent much time. Dear Javier and Alia, I wish you
all the best in your travels and life. ( and sorry for such a late
coming reference )For FUN-TOM
Lublin, Poland
Jan 14, 2012
Positive
We
arrived late to Tom's house, so we didn't get to spend much time with
him. But, with just a small amount of time with him, it became clear to
us he is a really awesome guy. He was very friendly, helped us with
everything he could, and if he didn't help us more it is because we
didn't give him more time. He also has one of the most amazing profiles
and we were happy to have met the man behind it all! Thanks so much Tom!
From Ladislav Bodik Bardejov, Slovakia
Jan 21, 2012
Positive
Javier
and Alia are two great, funny, intelligent, and observant travellers.
They have been through quite a lot and get to know the places they visit
pretty well (by asking the right questions!). I very much enjoyed our
talks with the guys just about every-any-thing, (and of history!). My
parents were so excited of these visitors, too! :)) My dad caught up
with us in the local pub and had a round or two of 52% Slivovica with us
while we talked about Cuba, and the world, and the bloody wars, and
about communism, and capitalism and other isms, and we had luxury time
together in an otherwise depopulated local pub. And this is what matters
most,- having those special moments together that no-body can take away
from you,=recognizing and enjoying them. You can just feel how energy
in our often painful (and screwed up) world just flows. I am glad we met
with Javier and Alia, and am happy I could show you bits and pieces of
the local element here in Bardejov region. Buen viaje Amigos!For Ladislav Bodik
Bardejov, Slovakia
Jan 26, 2012
Positive
Ladislav
is plain and simply a well traveled man. He has seen a lot of this
world and you can talk just about anything, for as long as you want with
him. More importantly, there is something interesting and something to
learn in what he says. Ladislav is a very courageous, friendly and
polite young man. He was a great friend to meet in the little Northern
Slovakian town of Bardejov.He showed us around Bardejov. He took us to a very interesting open air museum of traditional houses. He took us to his parents to have an awesome meal. We spent hours talking and telling stories and we never got bored. Him and his father even took us out for drinks and Alia got to try some awesome plum liquor. Ladislav is an excellent person, very worthwhile meeting him anytime and anywhere.
From KRZYCHUM Krakow, Poland
Jan 20, 2012
Positive
Javier
and Alia is a very nice couple of travellers. They have a lot of
interesting stories, and prepared delicious dinner. They are very calm
and nice.For KRZYCHUM
Krakow, Poland
Jan 21, 2012
Positive
Krzysztof
and Beata are two perfectly lovely people; no strange quirks or bad
habits. Just friendly and pleasant people. Our evenings with this gentle
pair were quite nice and we were very fortunate to have met them and
received their hospitality. Thanks you both for your warmth and
generosity!
From Marcin Sobczak Warsaw, Poland
Jan 19, 2012
Positive
We
were impressed by Alia and Javier. Many people in their place would
have already given everything up a few times, but they - despite all
unpleasant surprises brought by life - are still marching on. Their
story can be a base of a really good movie or book. They are
exceptionally nice, smart and friendly. It was a real pleasure to host
them and I can only regret we didn't have that much time to spend with
them. Good luck!For Marcin Sobczak
Warsaw, Poland
Jan 11, 2012
Positive
Marcin
and Kasia are really awesome host; they score 10 out of 10 possible
points in the scale of perfect hosts. But mare than excellent hosts,
they are excellent people. They are very, very friendly people, very
nice, very generous, very mature and responsible, and very thoughtful;
they think what they say and say what they think.Marcin and Kasia treated us to some awesome food (they even got some awesome Spanish food for us!) All what we were able to offer in return were some dry chestnuts. They gave us a lot of information on where to go (not just in Warsaw, but also in the next days). They pointed us to the exact place where we could find the portable stove we needed for our fuel; it had been impossible without them. They even gave us an awesome Rubik's cube that immediately allowed us to drop by two minutes the record we had on our old, cheap, crappy cube.
Most of all, it was really enjoyable to spend hours talking to them. Marcin and Kasia, thank you very much for everything!
From Petr Hosek Liberec, Czech Republic
Jan 15, 2012
Positive
If
you need to sum up your life into few chapters ask Javier and Alia,
they know how to do that. Thanks to them I experienced probably the
longest CS request but most likely also the most interesting one. I
enjoyed the quick encounter and their company. I realized that we have
quite common story with Javier regarding the incompetence of our PhD
supervisors and I devoured Alia's snowy Montana stories. Good luck you
two wherever you go!For Petr Hosek
Liberec, Czech Republic
Jan 11, 2012
Positive
Petr
is one of the friendliest person ever, and certainly the man with the
most sportsmanship in CouchSurfing. He wrote us a really beautiful reply
welcoming us to his place, but since we had already confirmed with
somebody else, we could not stay with him. Nevertheless, when he read
our decline to his kind invitation, he insisted "he was not going to
give up that easily" and still wanted to meet us.We met Petr and he turned out to be a very friendly person. He is a very curious person, always eager to learn somebody new, something new. We also discovered a really courageous and adventurous person. There is a lot to learn from him!
From Magda Zdzioch Zamosc, Poland
Jan 15, 2012
Positive
Alia
& Javier surfed my couch for 1 day. They are amazing couple,
positive, open minded and funny. They are experienced travellers, we
shared interesting stories from our travels. They can talk about
everything, e.g. about official issues in USA and banana trauma as well
;) Alia gave me great way to store my postcards :)I really enjoyed their
company, same like Dominika and my cat ;) Alia,Javier - enjoy your
trips! Hope we will meet somewhere in the future :)For Magda Zdzioch
Zamosc, Poland
Jan 14, 2012
Positive
Magda
is so sweet. After a huge ordeal trying to find her house, it was
really nice to see her friendly, smiling face. We loved talking to her
about traveling. It was especially interesting to hear about the Ukraine
border crossing :P She was so generous; making us lots of very tasty
food and sending us off with cookies. We wish we could have spent more
time with Magda and her daughter. They are really lovely people. Thanks
so much Magda! Enjoy your next trip and tell Dominica to keep trying
with the Rubik's cube!
From WISIEK Lublin, Poland
Jan 14, 2012
Positive
Javier
and Alia staied one day in Lublin. Nice, original couple. Great
storietellers and travelers! Hope u will enjoy ur trip as much as
possible :)For WISIEK
Lublin, Poland
Jan 14, 2012
Positive
We
met Weronika when Fun-Tom accepted our request. She was very nice and
Alia really enjoyed chatting with her in the morning. She was also very
tolerant of our slow departure from their flat. Thanks so much for your
generosity Weronika!
From Christian Schurz Gebsattel, Germany
Jan 10, 2012
Positive
It
was a pleasure hosting Alia and Javier in Gebsattel while their trip
along the romantic road. It was very uncomplicated to host them and they
even cooked for us very delicious chicken pasta. Talking about their
former journeys aroused the desire to travel. My family and I learned a
lot about traveling through the USA (especially Montana) and South
America, which was very interesting. Thanks to stay with me and all the best for the future and allways nice journeys!!!
For Christian Schurz
Gebsattel, Germany
Jan 7, 2012
Positive
Christian
and his family are really awesome people. We learned so much from them
about history and travel. They were very generous. Feeding us very tasty
dumplings and gravy. Christian even took us on a tour of Rothenburg.
Thanks so much for everything!
From BNI3000 Berlin, Germany
Jan 8, 2012
Positive
what
a beautiful couple! it was a pleasure hosting Alia and Javier, they
were more than easy guests, accepting the lack of heating in bedroom,
bathroom and kitchen without a glimpse...actually, they spent what felt
like endless hours in my freezing cold kitchen preparing dinner for
us...twice! ;-) (even though they did bring *swiss* saugsages to
berlin..which is..well, like taking german chocolate to switzerland ;-)...we had nice talks, i failed to answer about 80% of their various very detailed questions about german history...but we still got along great and i can fully recommend Alia and Javier to anyone looking for interesting people to meet :-)
For BNI3000
Berlin, Germany
Dec 27, 2011
Positive
Ben
did not receive our request at the best time: he had been sick for the
last few days. However, he still offered his help and told us he would
be happy to welcome us, if we could not find anything else. It was mid December and we had a horrible day in Berlin: it was freezing cold, rainy and the wind kept blowing the rain onto our faces. We arrived totally soaked and miserable at Ben's house, but he welcomed us with a smile and offered a change of clothes and a hot shower!
Ben is a very nice person. He is the kind of person who makes you feel comfortable when you are with him and sad when the time to leave comes. Ben is a very friendly guy, very easy to deal with, very generous, always happy to help. It was very difficult to say goodbye, because we were having a great time with Ben. He is really a great guy. We hope to see you again sometime!
From MARTL Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany
Jan 7, 2012
Positive
Alia
and Javier have been quite uncomplicated and interesting surfers. They
are very educated and I enjoyed the time talking with them.For MARTL
Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany
Jan 6, 2012
Positive
You
might think he is decorating his house with pink, green, and yellow
strings. But, he is actually just preparing for his next breathtaking,
extravagant, and law-defying Yo-Yo trick! What a nice guy. We did not
get to spend much time with Martin, but he was a genuinely great host.
Thanks Martin and good luck with your Yo-Yo future!
From PIOTR WNUK Konskowola, Poland
Jan 5, 2012
Positive
It
was nice to meet new travelers and show them and my surroundings as
well as talk. I hope that my new friends will be pleasantly remember the
hospitality of my home.ALIA AND JAVIER I AM VERY HAPPY THAT YOU COULD
MEET.SEE YOU NEXT TIME
For PIOTR WNUK
Konskowola, Poland
Jan 5, 2012
Positive
It
is very difficult to write a reference for Peter, because words will
alway fall short to accurately describe him. Peter is very nice person.
The same is true for his family: his parents, his brother, his
sister-in-law, his wife and, obviously, little beautiful Julia. Peter is
such a friendly person, so kind, always a smile on his face... He is
just lovely!Peter accepted our request to stay at his place, but we changed our plans and decided we would not spend the night in Kazimierz and continue towards Warsaw. Peter still explained he would love to meet us in Kazimierz and be our special guide. We had got up at 6:00am that morning, so we thought we should take a nap when we arrived in Kazimierz. Peter sent us an SMS, but we didn't answer, because we were sleeping. He called, but we were still sleeping. He looked for us and finally found us sleeping! He took us to a cafe, he showed us around and when we were done he took us for lunch with his family. Peter is just lovely!
From Konrad Kowal Tarnobrzeg, Poland
Jan 5, 2012
Positive
I
hosted Javier and Alia for 2 nights, they came in at the very beginning
of 2012 and made it really unusual for me. They are a cheerful lot,
great story tellers, superb cooks, travelers and companions. We visited
Sandomierz together and had a lot of fun there. They made my
couchsurfing experience really worthwhile.For Konrad Kowal
Tarnobrzeg, Poland
Jan 5, 2012
Positive
Konrad
gave us the warmest welcome to Tarnobrzeg. When we arrived he explained
he wanted to be a good host and he certainly stood by his word all
through the time we stayed with him. Konrad did everything possible and
saved no effort trying to make us feel happy and enjoy our visit: he
showed us around, treated us to food, explained all the questions we
had... Our only complaint (let's joke for a minute) is that he had not
iron our sheets and the wrinkles consequently did not allow us to sleep
comfortably... It was funny to hear Konrad explain he had not iron the
sheets hoping we would not mind. Konrad is a lovely and lovable person.
From Patxi Perez Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Dec 27, 2011
Positive
I
hosted Javier and Alia for a couple of days that were the best of the
month! They were always very communicative and ready to help with
anything, but above all, I admired the beauty of their hearts. We shared
the stories about helpful people in the deep Montana and the native
Americans. I loved their point of view about life, and they helped me a
lot in some way…thank you guys for that!! I think anyone had something
to learn from them…so, if you have the opportunity to host/meet them,
don’t miss it!!! You know you are welcome here again anytime.For Patxi Perez
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Oct 31, 2011
Positive
Patxi
welcomed us on short notice, allowed us to stay one night longer than
planned, and cooked us some delicious food. He is an amazing host, great
conversationalist, and generally good guy. He showed us a good time
with a very good movie and told us about some interesting books. We hope
to keep in touch with him, and also that his mother does not bother him
too much about furnishing his apartment ;P
From Sebastian Lechner Bayreuth, Germany
Dec 25, 2011
Positive
Alia
and Javier were really nice people. And they kept their promise of
cooking yummie Tortillas. Thanks for that. We had fun together falling
off hills and talking about our travels. But be careful, if you discuss
with Javier, answers can tend to be book-long :DFor Sebastian Lechner
Bayreuth, Germany
Jan 4, 2012
Positive
Sebastian
is a very nice and friendly guy. He is a laid back person, very easy to
get along with and not likely to get angry. He is also a very
thoughtful person. It is really a pleasure to discuss about anything
with him, because it is possible to express a different opinion without
fearing he will feel offended or annoyed. He is ready to accept and
discuss any point, even if he does not agree with it. The only
disappointment for us is that after long-winded explanations he was not
able to grab there is a huge difference between Spanish 'tortilla' and
regular 'tortillaS' :-P ...Just a joke.Sebastian is a really great guy that anybody will love to meet.
From David Peduzzi Les Cabannes - Tarn, France
Dec 13, 2011
Positive
Let's
say the truth, even if it's hard to read for Javier & Alia : their
life is too incredible and interesting to be true...Too much travels, too much love, too much confidence in life ! This can't be true.
Or they are drugged... forced to be nice, kind and say they have a so incredible life !
Let's save Javier and Alia from this curse !!! all gifts are accepted...
See you next time in this flat and empty state called Montana Guys ! ;)
For David Peduzzi
Les Cabannes - Tarn, France
Nov 1, 2011
Positive
David
is a perfect host. Friendly, interesting, and very helpful. We had a
very good time chatting with David and we hope we can meet up with him
when he goes to the U.S. Thanks for everything David!
From Thalgauberg Thalgau, Austria
Dec 11, 2011
Positive
Alia
and Javier sent us the longest CouchRequest ever seen. Telling their
life story and full details about their current road trip across Europe.
This was awesome. :)They have cooked original Spanish tortilla for us. If you think about tortilla being some kind of triangle crisps, forget everything you know. It's something completely different, hehe. Big surprise!
Thanks for surfing our couch!
For Thalgauberg
Thalgau, Austria
Jan 6, 2012
Positive
Christian
and his family are such generous people. They may live a bit far from
Salzburg, but it is worth the trip to go see them. They are such
intelligent and well traveled people. Their stories about Iceland were
so entertaining. Christian, Eva, Christian's parents, and the kids were
amazing company and perfect hosts. Thanks for the great conversation and
sensational accommodation you guys!
From Camille Bert Aime, France
Dec 2, 2011
Positive
I
consider myself lucky to have met Javier and his great companion Alia. I
totally enjoyed talking to them and getting to know them and I am
looking forward to having them at my place again with more time to share
activities with them or to going to visit them wherever they live :-)For Camille Bert
Aime, France
Nov 22, 2011
Positive
Camille
is a lovely and intellectual woman. She is so down to earth and
welcoming. We really loved our time with her. Her little boys are very
charming as well. It's just too bad we didn't get to play with them
more. We definitely are going to keep in touch with this engaging and
friendly woman. Camille, thanks so much for everything and maybe someday
we will see you in Montana!
From Alice Colombo San Vittore, Switzerland
Nov 21, 2011
Positive
I
loved this amazing couple! We shared really a great time togeather!
They have plenty of interesting stories to tell you and they cooked for
me the best Spanish Tortilla I have ever had!:)Thank you for visiting
guys! I really wish you all the best and don't forget to keep in
touch!!Xox Alice For Alice Colombo
San Vittore, Switzerland
Nov 22, 2011
Positive
Alice
is a really cool girl! When we first met her, it was like seeing an old
friend. She gave us big hugs and lots of kisses! We really enjoyed
eating and chatting with her. We even got to meet her grandma! She
showed us around her grandmother's old old home. It was super cool!
Alice, we think you are awesome and hope we get to see you again someday
- and maybe even Sophie too :) Thanks so much!
From Ryan McCarthy Arbil, Iraq
Nov 19, 2011
Positive
They stayed at my house for two nights. They were very respectful and made great conversation. Highly recommended. For Ryan McCarthy
Arbil, Iraq
Nov 24, 2011
Positive
Ryan
is a really great guy. Whether you want to party or learn about
something serious and important, he is going to impress you. With Ryan
you can talk about peanut butter and beer, as well as about history,
politics or geography, and you will always learn something and have a
good time. Ryan is a very curious person, he has traveled a lot and has a
lot of knowledge, useful information and experience in many different
fields and subjects. I learned from him about Swiss history what they
were not able (or did not want) to teach me at the Schweizerschule I
attended when I was little!Ryan is a very nice guy. He is very cool, very laid back, but he is still very considered and polite. He is very friendly, but also very responsible. He is a great guy to have around in any kind of occasion, for anything, anytime, anywhere.
Thank you very much for your help Ryan!
From Mehmet Colak Ankara, Turkey
Nov 18, 2011
Positive
First
I received the best surf request from Javier&Alia! The message was
long but it contains neatly all the information necessary to know them! I
liked their message and decided to host them! Although my response was
late, still they were kind to accept it.Javier and his wife Alia stayed 1 night at my place in Angera. I am pleased to have spent my time with them although it was really a short time for this wonderful couple! Javier is so thoughtful and knowledgeable person! he knows everything about human brain. He also likes to share his knowledge so it was a unique chance for me to learn exciting information about human brain!
Alia is extremely kind and full of life! I felt myself in Montana when she was describing her life in Montana. Thanks guys for sharing 1-day of your world with me!
For Mehmet Colak
Ankara, Turkey
Nov 17, 2011
Positive
Mehmet
is a very, very nice, very, very polite man. He is really very sweet,
with a big, warm heart. Perhaps a bit quiet, perhaps a little shy. But
when other sometimes just talk and talk, Mehmet likes to listen;
probably because he figured out that's when he learns the most.We spent a wonderful evening with Mehmet. We shared a nice dinner with him and one of his friends. He gave us the warmest welcome and we were sad to leave the next day. Somebody called us from Lugano and they were waiting for us that night.
Thank you very much for your hospitality Mehmet!
From Christophe Burgess Martigny, Switzerland
Nov 10, 2011
Positive
Alia and Javi are very nice and good for cooking chicken :D They would be perfect guests!For Christophe Burgess
Martigny, Switzerland
Nov 21, 2011
Positive
Christophe
is a very nice and friendly guy. He is the kind of person with whom you
always enjoy to spend time and will never have a problem with. He is
certainly very cool and laid back. We had a great time chatting, joking,
and having food with him. He was also very informative and gave us very
good tips. We only regret we didn't get to meet his mother that seemed
as cool as him! Thank you very much for your help Christophe!
From Jaanika Meigas Tallinn, Estonia
Nov 9, 2011
Positive
It
was nice to host them and share our travel experience. I hope you got
back to Madrid at the right time and that the next big trip that you
planned is going good, it seemed to be an interesting trip.For Jaanika Meigas
Tallinn, Estonia
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
We
really enjoyed our stay with Jaanika and her family. They are such
kind, sweet people. Jaanika made some really good potatoes with meat and
sauce. We are definitely going to remember that recipe! It was so much
fun talking about travels, both ours and Jaanikas. She has been on some
very impressive trips. Javier REALLY enjoyed himself, since Jaanika and
her husband both work with computers. Thank you so much for everything,
and maybe someday you can travel to Montana!
From François Martin Grenoble, France
Nov 8, 2011
Positive
Javier
and Alia are very nice people. We spent a joyful evening, talking about
a lot of things and sharing a delicious soup cooked by them... You're welcome whenever you want, good luck! Ciao ;)
For François Martin
Grenoble, France
Nov 21, 2011
Positive
Francois
is a very nice, gentle, and friendly guy. We spent a lovely evening
with him and his friend. He also seemed very sensitive and it was always
very interesting to listen to him. He also gave us a ton of very
helpful information and travel tips. He helped us a lot planning our
route through the Alps. It will be wonderful to meet him again.
From Marlene Guillaume Toulouse, France
Oct 31, 2011
Positive
we spent a very pleasant evening with Javier and Alia. Unfortunately a little short... You are welcome anytime.Have a good trip.
For Marlene Guillaume
Toulouse, France
Oct 31, 2011
Positive
Marlene
lives in a house full of artists, who are all welcoming and fun. They
are filled with the spirit of adventure and are making beautiful music,
films, food, and experiences. They inspire me, and I highly recommend
the journey to their house to see them.
For Gaspar Calvo
Caceres, Spain
Jun 8, 2011
Positive
Gaspar
is very nice, and we are sorry we could not spend more time talking
with him. He made us feel very welcome, and it is clear that he is a
very generous person. Muchas gracias Gaspar!
From Julen Beltran de Lubiano Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Oct 29, 2011
Positive
Alia
and Javier are really nice and kind people. You can talk with them
about everything. I hope you the best luck in your lifes!For Julen Beltran de Lubiano
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Oct 23, 2011
Positive
Julen
is a very special person. The world is blessed to have him in it, and
anyone who has Julen in their life is very lucky. We were so fortunate
to have this super helpful, friendly, and understanding man host us. He
helped us immensely in a time of need. I wish I could choose "SUPER
SUPER POSITIVE" for this reference, because I was amazed by his helpful
and jovial personality. I am still surprised that there is such an
amazing person out there in the world. Julen, you are absolutely awesome
and you make the world a better place! Anybody who has the chance to
host Julen should most definitely do it. You won't be let down by him.
From Marco Papetti Paris, France
Oct 16, 2011
Positive
Javier
and Alia are really nice people, great travellers full of curiosity and
ready to share stories and life experiences. I'm happy that I met and I
hosted them. For Marco Papetti
Paris, France
Aug 27, 2011
Positive
Marco
is AWESOME! What a funny and talkative guy. Since he is Italian, and
Javier is Spanish, these two Mediterraneans naturally hit it off. They
would keep us talking late into the night! Marco had some good ideas for
places to visit in Paris. He also made us some amazing food, including
some Italian pasta! We hope your studies in Paris go well Marco. Thanks
for everything!
From Kalle Sankala Oulu, Finland
Oct 5, 2011
Positive
Javier
and Alia seemed genuinely interesting and positive people with just the
right kind of traveller-attitude that we love and appreciate. Our time
spent together wasn't much but I definitely hope that we could meet
again... somewhere sometime with more time :)For Kalle Sankala
Oulu, Finland
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
Kalle
and Ansku were really generous to let us stay with them. We were coming
from Sweden, and even though we arrived really late, they welcomed us
with open hearts. We really wish we could have spent more time talking
with them, they seem like such a nice couple. Thank you both so much,
and I hope your exams went well.
From Kate Myers Madison, United States
Oct 1, 2011
Positive
Alia is a happy outgoing person. She enjoys the outdoors and learning about people and everything else.Javier likes to travel, and is very enthusiastic about philosophy. He is a very nice polite person.
They would be good hosts or guests.
For Kate Myers
Madison, United States
Oct 1, 2011
Positive
Lindsey
is a sweet, down-to-earth, no nonsense kind of girl. She'll tell you
the truth, laugh with you when you make mistakes, and take you out
dancing. She's wholesome, real, and you better believe she can hold her
own in the woods. This is a true friend through and through, no matter
how far away, or how long it's been since you gave her a hug. (Oh, and
she's stubborn as a donkey, but I don´t mind a bit!)You should definitely host her!
From Anna Balazs Tartu, Estonia
Sep 29, 2011
Positive
Javier and Alia were my first guests after being hosted many times :)And they are warm hearted and lovely people, who have interesting ways of life, and amazing stories. I am happy to heard some of them. Good luck on your way!
For Anna Balazs
Tartu, Estonia
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
We
were so happy to stay with Anna! It didn´t matter if it was a small
dorm room. Her and her roommate are so friendly, that the space does not
feel small. :) She is such a sweet girl, so interested to hear stories.
We really loved hearing about Hungary from her too! Thanks so much, and
don´t worry, we got out of the parking lot :P 
From Barbro Odelberg Halmstad, Sweden
Sep 24, 2011
Javier and Alia arrived rather late to my place and spent one night and a morning in my place. I found them rather strange.
From Ieva Akmene Liepaja, Latvia
Sep 22, 2011
Positive
we
hosted Javier and Alia only one night and we were ready to host them
longer because we had a lot of discussions about everything- cats, God,
traveling, forests, history, science etc! :) they are very talkative,
nice, kind and friendly! thank You for the wonderful breakfast- You are
the first guests who have prepared a meal for us :) good luck (:For Ieva Akmene
Liepaja, Latvia
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
Ieva
became like a friend very quickly. She took us out for a walk, and then
went on a drive with us to see the old prison. We had such a good time
talking, laughing, and running in the rain with her. :P She told us so
much about Latvian history. It is just too bad we had to keep moving
towards Spain, otherwise we definitely would have stayed longer. We
would love to see her again someday, and learn more about Latvia! Thank
you so much Ieva, and maybe someday you can come to Montana and learn
our history! 
From Tuomas Tenkanen Helsinki, Finland
Sep 19, 2011
Positive
Friendly, funny, intelligent. Thanks for Spanish dinner and you're welcome anytime in Turku, have good in the rest of your trip!For Tuomas Tenkanen
Helsinki, Finland
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
Tuomas
was very kind to bring us into his flat on short notice, even when he
had been sick. We really liked talking with him. Tuomas has a ridiculous
sense of humor! What a joker! Thanks so much Tuomas, and don´t worry,
Alia may play the clarinet, but she still likes you!
From Katrine Holst Anderson Odense, Denmark
Sep 18, 2011
Positive
What
an amazing story the two of you have! I would recommend anyone to host
this outgoing and super friendly couple with amazing personal and
travelling stories to share. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in
Denmark. You are welcome back anytime :-)For Katrine Holst Anderson
Odense, Denmark
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
Kat
is an extremely outgoing person! We were staying at her place with her
boyfriend, and when she arrived in the morning, her friendliness and
joviality were overwhelming! We really wish we could have spent more
time talking with her, she is a really great person.
From Callum James Gold Coast, Australia
Sep 16, 2011
Positive
Javier
and Alia were great, super friendly and a very interesting couple!
There travels inspiring and stories rich with experience. Im happy to
hear they have made it up to Finland and are enjoying every twist in
their journey. Your welcome back anytime guys, travel safe and enjoy!
CallumFor Callum James
Gold Coast, Australia
Sep 10, 2011
Positive
What
friendly people! Callum and Kat are really great to chat with. Callum
welcomed us into his home with a big grin, and in the morning, Kat saw
us off with an equally lovely smile. It is just amazing to meet such
outgoing people. Thanks so much for everything you two! 
From Rikard Koskitalo Gallivare, Sweden
Sep 15, 2011
Positive
Nice people, great couple! Nice discussions about this and that. Host them if you have the opportunity to! For Rikard Koskitalo
Gallivare, Sweden
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
Rikard
was very helpful. At first, he could not host us, but went out of his
way to find some place for us to camp. When his plans changed, and he
could host us, he was an amazing host. He did much more than needed to
make us feel welcome. Served us a lovely breakfast, took us on a walk,
and he even took us to the local museum! We really had a good time with
Rikard. We may have even made his mother interested in joining
couchsurfing! :) Thanks so much Rikard, and say hello to your mother!From GERBEN. Groningen, Netherlands
Sep 1, 2011
Positive
I hosted Javier and Alia on thier visit to Groningen. They were very friendly and intresting people.It was my first hosting experience and I'm glad it was with them.
Have fun on the rest of your trip through europe!
For GERBEN.
Groningen, Netherlands
Sep 10, 2011
Positive
Gerben
is a really cool guy. We had a great time speaking with him, and
learned some great information for our trip. He took us on a very good
tour of the city of Groningen, and we really appreciated this. Thanks so
much Gerben for everything! 
From Camila and Sauro Salomoni Brisbane, Australia
Sep 1, 2011
Positive
We host Ravi and Alia for one night.They are great people ;-)It was really nice to hear your about your adventures.
Have a nice trip ;-)
For Camila and Sauro Salomoni
Brisbane, Australia
Sep 10, 2011
Positive
Camila
and Sauro are very down to earth people. They live very
conscientiously, taking care to leave only a good impact on nature. They
also take care to leave a great impression on their guests. We really
enjoyed speaking with them, and thank them so much for taking us into
their beautiful home. 
From Irene Houssiau Parthenay, France
Aug 16, 2011
Positive
Javier
and Alia are very kind people. It was a pleasure to have the at home,
share with them nice conversation and a beautiful promenade.For Irene Houssiau
Parthenay, France
Aug 13, 2011
Positive
Being
with Irene was like being with an old friend. Comfortable and very
pleasing. You sit down; have a cup of tea; and enjoy a nice, relaxed
conversation. We really enjoyed our time with her. She made us amazing
Japanese and Chinese food. She is very interested in Japanese culture,
and has a lot of knowledge about it. We loved going on a walk with her
and her little puppy. It was a great time joking with her. Thanks Irene!
From Jef Carpentier Libourne, France
Aug 13, 2011
Positive
Alia and Javier are nice and easygoing people. and .... now i know what kind of dark small animals France sent to Montana ;o))For Jef Carpentier
Libourne, France
Aug 13, 2011
Positive
Jef
came and rescued us when we couldn't find his house! He lives out in
the country, but don´t let this deter you from visiting him. Jef is well
worth the drive, and the area where he lives is absolutely beautiful.
He fed us a marvelous dinner with vegetables from his garden, and
chatted late into the night. He has a great sense of humor, teasing and
joking. We had a lot of laughs with Jef. It felt very good to stay with
Jef, and we still have the feeling we should have stayed longer. We hope
to see him again. Thank you for everything Jef!
From Adan Uharte Iza/Itza, Spain
Aug 1, 2011
Positive
Javier
and his girlfriend Alia are a very kind and easygoing people, it was a
plaesure to host them, he is a very brave guy running with the bulls onn
the streets of Pamplona, take care and have good trips. see youFor Adan Uharte
Iza/Itza, Spain
Jul 22, 2011
Positive
Adan
is a really fun guy, who is also very generous and understanding. He
has quite the sense of humor, but is also very pleasant to have a more
serious conversation with. We had a great time with him in Pamplona
during the encierros. He was very kind to bring Alia up into a balcony
with him to watch the running. It was a once in a lifetime experience,
that couldn´t have happened without Adan. His generosity was more than
we could have dreamed of; bringing us into his home during a busy time
like San Fermin. Thank you so much for everything Adan! 
From CARMEN ROMERO Merida, Spain
Jul 16, 2011
Positive
I
HOSTED HIM AND HIS GIRLFRIEND LAST MONTH, VERY NICE AND POLITE,
INTERESTING TALKS AROUND THE TABLE. LAST NIGHT THEY COOKED FOR US, MANY
THANKS FOR COMING AND ENJOY YOUR JOURNEYFor CARMEN ROMERO
Merida, Spain
Jun 11, 2011
Positive
Carmen
is a very interesting and enthusiastic person. She has a unique and
refreshing personality that we really enjoyed. She welcomed us into her
busy house, and fed us some wonderful tortilla and gazpacho. She
definitely has her hands full with her kids and work, but she always
found time to sit and talk. We enjoyed speaking with her about
traveling, and even just life in general. Her two kids are very cute,
and there are two pretty little parrots that chirp in the living room.
She is a very happy and generous person, and we really enjoyed staying
with her. Muchas gracias Carmen!
From M 3 Huelva, Spain
Jul 8, 2011
Positive
Great
surfers!! Javier & Alia are very friendly people, with nice
adventures to tell...Energetic & positive people!...i'm sure we will
meet again if we go to USA next year!! bigs hugs!!For M 3
Huelva, Spain
Jul 5, 2011
Positive
Staying
with Manuel was like staying with a good friend. He was helpful,
generous, and extremely easy going. Calm, curious, and ready for a good
laugh, we had a very good time chatting and joking with him. One day, he
let us borrow a bike and some roller-blades, so we could go the 17
kilometers to the beach. We had a great time on our adventure, and
needless to say, Manuel enjoyed our story when we arrived back in the
evening. He is also a musician, and it was a pleasure to hear him play
his unique instrument. What a wonderful and whacky guy! We hope to see
him on our couch someday. 
From didgewind Badajoz, Spain
Jun 25, 2011
Positive
Javier and Alia stayed at home for three days. They are a nice couple, ready for a laugh and very easy going.xxx
For didgewind
Badajoz, Spain
Jun 19, 2011
Positive
Didge
is immediately a true friend. He welcomes you into his home as if you
were family. Didge and his family treated us to great food, and
conversation. His grandfather is amazing to meet. The man is sharper
than most people 1/4 his age. Didge himself is very easy going, and does
not rush through life. He says what he thinks, and has a great
personality. A true traveler, he can tell you about many great places.
He also happens to be a big joker, and you can count on him to provide a
laugh. We loved going out with him on a short evening stroll to get a
drink, and would love to see him again some day. Thanks Didge!
From Daniel-Margarita-Lucas Coimbra, Portugal
Jun 19, 2011
Positive
Javi
and Alia are really nice, fun, interesting, lovable people. We met at a
potluck and connected immediately. We stayed in touch ever since! We're
looking forward to meet them here in Portugal and finally host them for
real!For Daniel-Margarita-Lucas
Coimbra, Portugal
Jul 9, 2011
Positive
Marga
and Dani were living in Alia's hometown, Missoula, when we met them at a
party. Something clicked, and we hit it off with them immediately. We
haven't met Lucas yet, but since he is from Missoula, we know he must be
really cool! Dani and Marga are funny, happy people. We hope someday to
have some coffee with them, or even (may I say) some paella Valenciana!
From SUPERKIKE123 Navalmoral de la Mata, Spain
Jun 7, 2011
Positive
Estuvimos
haciendo senderismo en Monfragüe, siendo una experiencia muy
gratificante gracias a la compañia, Javier y su mujer son una pareja
sociable y con ganas de vivir nuevas experiencias.For SUPERKIKE123
Navalmoral de la Mata, Spain
Jun 8, 2011
Positive
Enrique
and Barbara made us feel very welcome. They have a lovely home, and a
little cat who is very funny and cute. They made us some delicious pizza
for dinner, and we had a great time talking around the table. They are
very happy people, and they laugh a lot. We went on a beautiful hike in
Monfrague National Park with them. We saw many birds and beautiful
plants. Thank you Enrique and Barbara for your generosity and
friendliness. You are welcome in our house anytime. Muchisimas gracias!
From Fernando Cuevas Cologne, Germany
Apr 18, 2011
Positive
Javier
is a great guy, his life was like a latin telenovela is was great to
met him, he has fought against everything to get what he want, great
experience with him down here in Campeche, MexicoFor Fernando Cuevas
Cologne, Germany
Oct 3, 2010
Positive
Fernando
is a very friendly guy. He is very social and loves to exchange
experiences and learn from other people. He also knows his region and
country very well, so he can give very good travel advice and tips. A
very nice guy!
For Nate Brown
Copan Ruinas, Honduras
Aug 28
Positive
Nate
is a mellow and kind person; pretty calm and thoughtful. It had been
rather difficult to find hosts in Central America and we truly
appreciated to meet a warm heart and enjoy Nate's hospitality. We truly enjoyed talking to him that evening. Unfortunately, he had to get up very early for work the next day. He was working at some local school, but we had the chance to see him the next day and chat some more on our way back from "Parque de Aves". We are really sorry it would not stop raining those days, and consequently, as beautiful as Copan Ruinas was, there was no much we could do there.
Thank you very much for your help Nate and I am sorry it took us so long to write. I hope you are doing well.
From Luis Ley Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico
Nov 10, 2010
Positive
Javier
y Alia son personas muy amables, atentos y educados, incluso nos
prepararon la famosa tortilla española jajaj... muchas gracias
javier¡¡¡...For Luis Ley
Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico
Nov 3, 2010
Positive
We
were very lucky in Tuxtla. The people of Tuxtla received us with a big,
warm, open heart. Six people replied from Tuxtla! We stayed with Luis,
because he is simply the best! Nice, friendly, generous, fun,
interesting, knowledgeable. From Luis to little Diego, these are truly
beautiful people!Luis and his family are a lot of fun! We had a great time talking with them, eating with them, and going for a drive with them. It really felt like we were part of the family. Even their little dog loved us! Their generosity and friendliness is refreshing. It was especially impressive to us when Luis welcomed us into his home at a very late hour. There were issues with our bus, and he was understanding of this. These people are heart-warming, and we thank them for everything.
From Jonathan Tchut Tchut Pas De Marque Rouen, France
Nov 7, 2010
Positive
Javier
and Alia came in my house for 3 days. Quit and funny people, really
easy to discover... One from montana, where people is strange ( i
misunderstood ? ) and the other from spain... I realised that my english
wasn't good in off, so it tried in spanish, and it was ok ! Sorry to
let you alone in the house ! Take care ! For Jonathan Tchut Tchut Pas De Marque
Rouen, France
Dec 2, 2010
Positive
Jonathan
is very easygoing, and has a good sense of humor. He was very helpful
in telling us about some cool places to go. We had a good time talking
with him, and listening to music with him. A very nice guy, he was also
understanding when some empanada did not treat me very well, and I was
sick in bed for a day. We thank Jonathan very much for his hospitality.
He is undeniably an awesome guy. Oh! I'm also pretty sure he's a Jedi,
but his Jedi mind-tricks keep me uncertain.
From PUNKOATL Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico
Oct 18, 2010
Positive
Javier
and Alai are a great couple, we discover the nearest town and they cook
for me a delicious dinner!! Thank you guys and i hope you stay in my
place enjoyed.For PUNKOATL
Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico
Oct 23, 2010
Positive
Reynold
is a very adventurous guy. He took us on this amazing expedition
through some little villages outside of Puebla, and it was a really
great time. We went to beautiful churches, hiked to a waterfall, and had
really tasty chicken sandwiches called 'cemitas.' Reynold is also very
fun to chat with, and we spent both evenings with him talking until late
in the night. He had very good suggestions for the rest of our trip,
and great stories about the places he suggested. We are very grateful
for his hospitality and company. 
From Franco Hernandez Mexico City, Mexico
Oct 13, 2010
Positive
its
a cool nomadic guy that have alot of spain, american, and world one, he
staid at my house and we spent some time talking abouth nice thinks, in
my personal point of view I admire the gklobal trouter people and he is
like so have a nice trip where ever this continueFor Franco Hernandez
Mexico City, Mexico
Oct 13, 2010
Positive
Franco
is a cool guy who really knows how to party. But, don't let this fool
you, because he is also a great entrepeneur. Both him and his father,
Rafael, are very friendly, and a real pleasure to speak with. Both Franco and Rafael are very knowledgeable people and there is a lot to learn from them: Mexican history and geography, politics, sociology, etc. They have both traveled a lot and have big experience. Particularly unique about them is their generosity. They know how it feels to be in a foreign place in need of help. It is particularly remarkable and admirable they are just offering sincere help. They don't mind 'copy and paste' or 'last-minute' requests, because they understand, there are times where you just need help and can afford to spend five hours sitting at some computer looking for a couch. There sole motivation is to help.
We were able to stay while we recovered from being sick. We are very grateful for them. They made our stay in Mexico City like being at home.
From Adan Velazquez Ferrara Tepoztlan, Mexico
Oct 12, 2010
Positive
Javier
es un gran huesped, tranquilo, sencillo, independiente y lo mejor, le
gusta comer de todo. Me encanta este tipo de persona, por que es
agradable el que no tengas que preocuparte por que ofrecer de comer,
todo es bueno.Ademas es muy atento y le gusta contar hacerca de su viajes, con lo que aprendes como viajar tu.
Saludos Javier y cuando gustes regresar, eres bien venido.
For Adan Velazquez Ferrara
Tepoztlan, Mexico
Oct 10, 2010
Positive
Adan is one of the most generous people I have ever met. He has a beatiful house that is filled with history. They make some of the best food I have ever tasted; all of which they harvest themselves. He has great stories about the area, and plenty of suggestions about where to visit. He is also an inventor, and hearing about his inventions was awe inspiring. I have a deep and profound respect for Adan and his family, and feel very priveledged to have stayed in their home.
From Martín Cuende Montreal, Canada
Oct 2, 2010
Positive
I spent a lot of time talking with him and i don´t get tired of it! such a good person and with a lot of energy.
hope to see you again and try once more that incredible Tortilla that you make ! (tortilla of love) je
all the best
For Martín Cuende
Montreal, Canada
Oct 12, 2010
Positive
Martin
is a very nice, cool and friendly guy. He is laid back and fun to talk
with. Yes, we spent a lot of time talking and telling stories. I had
quite a few good ones to share those days... (I had my smartphone stolen
one night in Veracruz and enjoyed a high-speed police pursuit late at
night, to miraculously get my phone back!). Talking with Martin made me
always feel good and was fun. He helped me a lot going through those
experiences in Veracruz. He also provided a lot of very useful
information. Martin is definitely an awesome guy!
From Daniel Díaz Hermosillo, Mexico
Aug 24, 2010
Positive
Javier
stayed at my house for one week. He was a really interesting visit with
all his stories about Spain und he teached me about history, wich was
really nice for me.He is a very noble person, a free spirit, and he haves a lot of energy for making new things.
Definitely, a positive experience. So Javier, whenever you wanna come, eres bienvenido. ¡Saludos!
For Daniel Díaz
Hermosillo, Mexico
Aug 25, 2010
Positive
Dani
is the oldest son of a very beautiful family in Hermosillo. Him, his
parents and both of his sisters are very beautiful people. The only
thing wrong about them, it that the younger sister will support the
German soccer national team against my beloved Spanish national team,
and we all know that Germany doesn't play crap of soccer... (just
kidding!).I arrived to Hermosillo exhausted, after crossing the 'Desierto de Altar' in the middle of summer, under a 50 degrees celcius heat. At Daniel's I got all the rest I needed, some really awesome food cooked by his mother, a lot of fun partying with Dani's friends and a lot of help to solve quite some problems that I was having those days.
I enjoyed a lot of time talking and hanging out with Dani. He is a thoughtful and intelligent young man, always interesting to talk with. In summary, from day one, I found a really good friend; he and his family helped me in ways beyond reason. Muchisimas gracias Dani por vuestra ayuda y amistad!
From Cesar_Estrada Barcelona, Spain
Aug 14, 2010
Positive
When
Javier stayed at my home me and my girlfriend really enjoyed his
presence, he is and interesting and funny guy. Also, at dinner time we
talked a lot of Spain making me remember the days when I was living
there.
From ZIPPY 2009 Florence, United States
May 17, 2010
Positive
Javier
is an interesting person. He's smart and he's tenacious. I met him when
he was biking around Montana in the winter time, no small feat.Javier is a nice guy and a good guest.
For ZIPPY 2009
Florence, United States
Mar 19, 2010
Positive
Steve
is a really friendly guy; very laid back. I had talked to him some
months earlier, as I was planning to pass through Florence. However, I
finally couldn't. I met Steve in my second attempt to ride to Big Hole.
He saw me riding my bicycle down on Hwy 93. We kept talking, on the side
of the road, for over an hour, as if we have known each other forever.Steve is a very nice guy, lots of fun, with three lovely kids, and lots of stories to tell.
From deborah and jon Duffey Kalispell, United States
May 6, 2010
Positive
Javier
is a wonderful guest, very quiet and neat, who takes care of himself.
He was happy to eat the food we cooked for him or make his own, and
treated us to dinner a couple of times. We enjoyed hearing his stories
about his childhood and his travels around the United States.For deborah and jon Duffey
Kalispell, United States
May 16, 2010
Positive
Deborah
and Jon are a truly amazing couple. I had the most wonderful stay with
them. The first day, Jon told me 'it was nice to have visitors'. I have
to admit I thought to myself that was a weird remark to say to a
stranger. It did not take me too long to understand: when you stay with
Deborah and Jon you are not treated as a stranger, a traveler, not even a
friend. With Deborah and Jon, you are family. Deborah and Jon treat you
as if they had known you for years.Debbie and Jon have three cats; the fattest, laziest and happiest cats on Earth. It's lovely to see how Deborah and Jon take care of their cats.
I stayed an unreasonable long time with Deborah and Jon and there wasn't a single time they were not beautiful to me. I thought I was abusing their hospitality, but they never allowed me to feel that way. Thanks to their generosity, I was able to work around the tricky Montana Spring weather and see the best of Glacier and the Flathead Valley.
From Henry Roberts Whitefish, United States
Jan 4, 2010
Positive
We
had a crazy couple of days with Javier. He arrived the night of our
progressive New Years Eve party and he got to spend an hour in six
houses owned by our friends. We all had a nice time with him, he is a
very nice and unique individual with some amazing life experiences. He
stayed with us another night and we had a nice meal and got to know him
better. Unfortunately he came at a VERY busy time in our lives, and we
weren't able to spend more time or be better hosts. Good luck with your
travels Javier, please stay in touch and let us know you are OK!For Henry Roberts
Whitefish, United States
Aug 1, 2011
Positive
The
Roberts are a wonderful family in Whitefish, MT. Henry is a great, very
friendly guy, so is his wife and the three beautiful children. It was the end of the year in the Flathead Valley and, needless to say, it was snowing as it were the end of the world. Me, my touring bike and my panniers were sitting on the side of the road, not knowing where to go nor what to do. We were planning our trip back to the Pacific and did not have any better idea for the New Year's Eve than camping on some mountain in the middle of nowhere.
That was when the Roberts invited me to their progressive New Year's Eve party: the best plan ever! We had an awesome time, partying from one house to another, meeting all their friends; the coolest people in Whitefish! Say thanks to that crazy blond friend of yours too!
From Alan and Sarah Roy Kalispell, United States
Dec 25, 2009
Positive
Javier
is a gentle fellow determined to wander and willing to face most any
obstacle. He is interesting and has quite a few tales from his bike
trip in the west. When it was time for him to leave we were quite
concerned that he didn't have a definite plan, since he was on a bike
and it was the end of December in Montana. Safe and rewarding travels
Javier!For Alan and Sarah Roy
Kalispell, United States
Mar 18, 2010
Positive
Sarah
and Alan are a very nice couple in Northwestern Montana. When you surf
with them, you will make some friends for life. They love to share their
interests and will also like to know about yours. It is like staying
with family! They are very caring and friendly people.
From Celestina Jolley Minneapolis, United States
Sep 6, 2009
Positive
This
guy is awesome! He is one of the kindest, most gentle souls. He was
very considerate, has great stories to share, will offer to cook for you
and a pleasure to hang out with. I am glad for my new friend!For Celestina Jolley
Minneapolis, United States
Aug 28, 2009
Positive
Chelsie
rocks! I was in Missoula and asked wrote Chelsie, looking for some
place in Helena. Chelsie happened to be that day in Missoula as well,
and was not going to drive back to Helena until the next day. So I asked
her if she had space for my bike and could give me a ride to Helena.
Everything worked out perfect!The best about Chelsie is that she does not make you feel like a guest, but like a friend. She was even worried that she could not give more time to show around and entertain.
From Brad Hauge Red Lodge, United States
Aug 30, 2009
Positive
A
rock star on 2 wheels. I admire your ambition (the day he left my
house he rode his bike across the 2nd highest point on any US hwy) Cool
dude that was just looking for a place to catch his breath. Luck
amigo.For Brad Hauge
Red Lodge, United States
Aug 28, 2009
Positive
I
could not spend to much time in Red Lodge, but Brad was a very nice
guy, very friendly and laid-back. He made everthin very easy and did
everything possible to help.Thanks a lot Brad!
From SWINGCADILLAC Missoula, United States
Aug 9, 2009
Positive
Javier
is cool and is traveling the country on his bike. he can come accross
wierd as he has touble with his eye sight, but dont let that bother you
he is a nice guy and speaks pretty good english. very politeFor SWINGCADILLAC
Missoula, United States
Aug 25, 2009
Positive
CouchSurfing
is truly the best thing since peanut butter and Jeff is what
Couchsurfing is all about. In fact, it was Jeff who first told me about
couchsurfing, so I owe him tons! It was winter in Glacier and one of my
bike parts had failed. I put some ad on craigslist, looking for some
place where I could stay until I had my bike fixed. Jeff wrote me,
offered his place and told me about couchsurfing.Jeff's is a wonderful place with great people. It is very 'hostel alike', with the same friendly and communal atmosphere you find in hostels. Only that is free. It is not just that you save money, but you know it is not because they want your business, but because you are truly welcome.
Thank you very much Jeff.
From Kyle Verhovshek Portland, United States
May 29, 2009
Positive
Javier
is an interesting, introspective person. He is likeable and completely
harmless. You will probably learn something from him.For Kyle Verhovshek
Portland, United States
Jun 2, 2009
Positive
Kyle
is a friendly guy. He will be happy to help out, if he can and it makes
sense. He has quite some curiosity; he is eager to learn new things,
but is also able to put some ideas on the table by himself. He is easy
to go along with. Kyle is a very sensitive guy, with very strong, pure
feelings. Kyle deserves all the best.References Javier Bautista left others
For PATY Flores Mir
By Javier Bautista
Cholula de Rivadavia, Mexico
Aug 28
Positive
Paty
is such a sweet, kind, nice and calm woman! All around her there is
such a deep feeling of peace. I enjoyed two beautiful days of
much-needed rest, relax and peace with Paty at her very neat and
comfortable apartment in Nuevo Vallarta. I had a very good time talking
with her, and also her friends, about our travels and jobs, and enjoying
the beautiful natural environment.
For Phebe Philips
By Javier Bautista
Prilep, Macedonia-FYROM
Aug 28
Positive
We
are sorry we really had not had our best day when we met Phebe. We had
missed our exit on the road to Prilep, we got lost and argued. It had
been a very long day and were too tired and nervous. Phebe was however
all cool and understanding with us. We shared some dinner and talked a
bit, but Phebe was going for an adventure early next day. so we ended up
staying with a friend of her. We appreciate her patience, help and
hospitality anyway.
For chef Chick
By Javier Bautista
Playas de Rosarito, Mexico
Aug 28
Positive
I
visited Chic in June 2010. I had just been kicked out of the United
States. Chic opened his house and big heart and gave me the warmest
welcome, It was a difficult time for me and I needed support.Chic was a good man. Nothing more needs to be said. He was the kind of person who enjoys to help and give; never expects anything back. I offered to cook for him, but he very kindly explained his best times were when he cooked, when he could feel useful.
The World Cup was on. As soon as he realized I was interested, he didn't hesitate to switch off his favorite political talk show, so I could watch the games.
He had strong political opinions, with which I mostly agree. We had very interesting, sincere and heated debates. He was always respectful and ready to accept different views.
Sometimew he would cough a lot. He remarked it could be his last summer. One year later I tried to post a reference to learn his prediction had been right. I am sorry we lost a good man. All the best Chick
For Alfredo Lombardo Alcantara
By Javier Bautista
El Pueblito, Mexico
Aug 28
Positive
When
I first arrived at Alfredo's house, I met some very friendly young man
who soon introduced me to his parents. I started talking to the older
man and commented on the thoughtful messages we had been exchanging over
the last days. The man was confused by my words, as he had never
written anything to me. Alfredo is a young man who talks, thinks and
reasons with the mind, sensibility and knowledge of a person 20-30 years
over his age. He is quite a philosopher!I had a great time with Alfredo and his family: talking, having food, joking. They are very friendly, kind, nice and generous people.
For Paulo Torres
By Javier Bautista
Morelia, Mexico
Aug 27
Positive
It
is a shame it has taken me as much as a couple of years to write
something for Paulo; after all what he did for me! Paulo gave me the
warmest welcome to his beautiful and cute little cabaña (cabin) in
Morelia. I arrived very late and tired, but Paulo offered some food and
soon I was feeling great. We started talking and had such good time we
only went to bed after 5am in the morning. That was really tough for him
since he had to get up early for work and only got a couple of hours of
sleep.Paulo was the kindest, most generous and helpul person ever. He made sure I was going to have the best time in Morelia and beyond. He called friends and coworkers to take care of me, he provided all the directions, information and advice I could need during my time in Morelos and on my way to Cancun. Paulo was like a good, old brother to me, always eager to help. Paulo was just unbelievable!
Muchisimas gracias por todo Paulo. Me lo pase genial en Morelos. Espero te vaya todo muy bien.
For Miguel D
By Javier Bautista
Lisboa, Portugal
Aug 27
Positive
In
his business suit, neatly combed, tall, very elegant young man, you
would guess Miguel is a money-minded, cold-hearted, aggressive business
executive. You would be totally wrong though. Miguel is one of the
warmest, biggest hearts we have met. He is a very sensitive, very
generous, a truly good man; beautiful human being.We arrived to Lisbon in the midst of big celebrations. We had sent dozens of couch requests, but could not find any host. All the hostels were full. It was not the right time for Miguel either: he was going through deep, personal problems. However, when he saw we were in big need of help, he did not hesitate to go far out of his way to give us a hand. Miguel sacrificed his own personal interests to help us out. Only very special, good people like Miguel would do that.
Muchisimas gracias Miguel. Espero todo te vaya muy bien. Espero podamos algun dia volverte a ver y devolverte, al menos en parte, la ayuda.
For Allan Zaretsky
By Javier Bautista
Highland Park, United States
Aug 27
Positive
Allan
is just perfect. Nothing else needs to be said, but he deserves more.
He is all-around 5-stars: a very nice person, but very cool, but still
thoughtful, sensible and knowledgeable. If you ever thought Americans
are all ignorant and stupid, here is a man to prove you wrong. This guy
has traveled and he knows what he is talking about. He is a wonderful
person to have an intelligent conversation, but also hang out and have
fun.Allan was a Godsend. For more than a week, from Southern Croatia, through Montenegro, into Tirana, we had not been able to find a host. We were sleeping in the car, charging our laptop's battery during the ferry trips, cleaning up wherever we could. Then we entered Albania and it started pouring. We needed some love and Allan came with all the love, understanding, advice and help we needed. It was fascinating to talk to him, learn about his experience and listen to all the information and advice he had for our itinerary.
For Jaime Ruiz Ibarra
By Javier Bautista
Los Mochis, Mexico
Aug 27
Positive
Jaime
is a calm, sensible, nice and very generous person. I met and stayed
with Jaime after one week hitch-hiking, camping, hiking and living the
homeless life in the beautiful Sierra Tarahumara. I arrived dead tired
and felt like meeting Virgin Mary, enjoying Jaime's hospitality. He
explained he likes to take care of his guests, help them out and do his
best to ensure they have a good time.That was exactly what happened to me. Jaime was truly wonderful! He and some friend and their girlfriends took me on a boat trip to some beach, where we hang out and had some awesome ceviche!
Muchisimas gracias por tu ayuda y hospitalidad Jaime. Me lo pase genial con vosotros y me encanto conoceros. Espero os vaya todo muy bien y te vuelva a ver algun dia. Siento tardara tanto en escribir, pero como ves nunca me olvide.
For Prisca Esponda
By Javier Bautista
Guadalajara, Mexico
Aug 27
Positive
When
I read Prisca's profile, I remember she was saying she was just a nice
person who likes to help. To be sincere, at first that sounded to me a
bit pretentious. But, after spending one week with Prisca and Daniel in
their apartment in Guadalajara, I just have to agree: Daniel and Prisca
are two very nice people!Prisca and Daniel try to help everybody, as much as they can. But they aren't just cool: truly beautiful people. They are sensible too. Good people to party with, but also to enjoy a thoughtful, intelligent and calm conversation.
During one week Prisca and Daniel took us to some trip to Agicic, gave their fun Wednesday party and hang out with us. They were the perfect balance of attention and freedom: they offered all their help, but didn't need to be with them all the time.
Muchisimas gracias por todo Daniel y Prisca. Disculpad que tardara tanto en escribir; pero como veis nunca me olvide de vosotros!
For Carl Larson
By Javier Bautista
Seattle, United States
Aug 26
Positive
Carl
was a Godsend. I remember how he explained on his profile how he wants
his guests to be comfortable at his home; he wants to put quite some
effort to be a good host. I can talk for that: Carl is a very good host!
he is a great guy, always willing to help. He helped me a lot in
Seattle.I was passing through Seattle in June 2010, thinking I could stay with Alia's friends. However, when she left, I was told I could not stay with them, because they did not know me enough. I found myself on the street in some suburban, residential neighborhood in Seattle, carrying around a lot of bags, not knowing where to go. I sent some last minute couch requests. Carl replied right away and put me up that same night. I needed help and Carl did everything in his hands those couple of days. I have kept contact with Carl since then and I have got to know a really wonderful man. Thank you very much Carl.
For Dominika Szelążek
By Javier Bautista
Poznan, Poland
Aug 12, 2012
Positive
We
picked up Dominika hitchhiking on the border of France and Spain. We
gave her a ride to Barcelona. Our time spent with her was short, but she
was a very pleasant girl and we enjoyed speaking with her. She is very
sweet and most definitely worthy of a ride. Great person to host or even
just give a ride to. Maybe we meet again Dominika. Keep on rockin!
For Simon Zafiu
By Javier Bautista
Albertslund, Denmark
Aug 6, 2012
Positive
Simon
is a pretty cool guy. If somebody is willing to share their teeny-tiny
one room apartment, they have to be cool. He was rather busy while we
were there, but the time we did spend talking to him was very good. He
gave us some hints about Romania, and the day we left, he helped us
immensely by taking us to the tourist office. If he hadn't taken us
there, we would not have gotten all the information we did. Thanks for
everything Simon!
For Cenel-Augusto Perez
By Javier Bautista
Iasi, Romania
Aug 6, 2012
Positive
Cenel-Augusto
and his girlfriend Anca were extremely friendly. It was clear from the
start that they were very understanding people. When we could not find
their apartment and arrived late, they still welcomed us very warmly
with big smiles. We didn't spend much time with Cenel, since he was
rather busy, but Anca took us on a very nice walk around the city. She
was a pleasure to speak with and showed us lots of really beautiful
places in Iasi. We wish we could have spent more time with this
wonderful couple, and that we did not have to leave. We hope to meet
them again in the future. You are always welcome with us! Thank you!
For Serhat Umar
By Javier Bautista
Istanbul, Turkey
Aug 6, 2012
Positive
Serhat
is an absolutely perfect host. Very mellow personality and very
enjoyable to hang out with. We spent a whole day walking around the city
with him. He was such a great guide. We walked through most of the old
city, ate amazing food, and learned a lot from him. He has lots of
interesting things to tell. His work is very unique and we loved hearing
about it. If you happen to get the chance to meet Serhat, you are very
fortunate. He is a first class kind of guy. Thank you for everything you
did for us Serhat. We hope someday that your travels bring you to our
home :)
For Martin Nikolov
By Javier Bautista
Sofia, Bulgaria
Aug 6, 2012
Positive
Martin
is a very nice guy. Although we spent very little time with him, it was
clear to us that he is very generous and helpful. He was extremely
understanding and super conversational. We wish we could have spent more
time with him, and regret not being able to hear all his suggestions
for visiting Bulgaria. We thank you very much Martin for your help and
hope someday we will meet again.
For Anna Binietoglou
By Javier Bautista
Volos, Greece
Aug 6, 2012
Positive
Anna
and Joel were very welcoming and generous with us. Although we did not
have much time with them, they were more than helpful with information
about places we could visit. We had a very nice chat with Anna in the
morning, and we got to spend some time with Joel in the evening. They
are very sweet and conversational people. Thank you both so much for
everything - especially the delicious apricots! We wish the best with
the newest addition to the family!
For Rose Walshaw
By Javier Bautista
Pylos-Nestoras, Greece
Jun 9, 2012
Positive
Rose
and Alf welcomed us very warmly into their beautiful home with two nice
cups of good English tea. That really hit the spot. They invited us to a
quiet beach the next day. It was such a treat to spend the afternoon
swimming in such beautiful waters. These two are bound to give you a few
laughs. They both have plenty of subtle yet hilarious jokes. Both of them proved indispensable when it came to information about Greece. All the information they gave us made our trip even better. We really had a wonderful time and feel so fortunate to have met them. I guess the only real problem is that they just don´t speak English very well. They were always referring to things like, "the loo" and "the boot". Oh well. Maybe someday they will learn how to say these things correctly ;) Thanks a million you two! It was a pleasure to have stayed with you.
For sofoklis Ampatzidis
By Javier Bautista
Ioannina, Greece
Jun 9, 2012
Positive
Sofoklis
and his crew of roommates were really cool. The first night we arrived,
he took us out for some really tasty Greek food and treated us to some
wonderful conversation. But, we had no idea how awesome Sofoklis is!!
Sofoklis is a wonder of entertainment! The man is seriously super super
talented!! All the juggling, balloon making, and game playing he does is
really awesome. He is also a very good teacher. He can teach you to
juggle in just a few hours! He even taught his dog some really amazing
tricks. In fact, his dog is one of the best trained dogs I have ever met
in my life. It was a real pleasure to meet his roommates too. All three
of them were so diverse, but all equally delightful. Thank you so much
Sofoklis, and don´t forget to come to the U.S. so you can entertain at
my future kids´ birthday parties. Heck! Why not my birthday as a matter
of fact!! ;)
For David Čiplić
By Javier Bautista
Gospic, Croatia
May 16, 2012
Positive
Meeting
David and his family was like visiting our family. They made us feel at
home. They gave us the warmest welcome and made sure we would have the
best time possible at their home. David is a person you can be talking with forever and never get bored. We learned a lot about many different topics from him: Croatia, the war in Yugoslavia, the Bible, etc. David is also able to listen and respect other people's opinions.
We got a sense that the same could be said about his parents. But, unfortunately, the language barrier kept us from being able to converse with his parents much.
The entire family is very kind and generous. They gave us really wonderful food and helped in every way they could. Hvala!
For Kelsey Doyle
By Javier Bautista
London, England
May 6, 2012
Positive
We
met Kelsey and her friend Maggie while staying in Korcula. Kelsey is a
very open and conversational person. Very easy to get to know and eager
to learn. It was definitely a pleasure to speak with her. We hope the
rest of your trip goes well! Best wishes.
For Maggie Kellett
By Javier Bautista
London, England
May 6, 2012
Positive
We
met Maggie and her friend Kelsey while staying in Korcula. Maggie is a
very sweet girl. If it wasn't for all her hard work cleaning out our
host's extra room, we would not have had such a wonderful place to
sleep. We appreciate this very much, since we had slept in the car the
three nights before. We wish all the best for her in her upcoming
Couchsurfing adventures :)
For danigroh
By Javier Bautista
Trogir, Croatia
May 4, 2012
Positive
We
only spent one night with Danijela and Ante, but it is was a truly
wonderful one! This family is a big heart in the most beautiful town in
Croatia: Trogir (at least as far as we know...). This couple with their
three beautiful children gave us the warmest welcome to Trogir. They
gave us some really good home-made food: Ante's bread was simply
amazing! All of them were very curious to learn about us: our origins,
lives and adventures. THey also treated us to some delicious
conversations. We learned so much about the war in the ex-Yugoslavia and
Croatia and the Balkans in general. We had loved to stay longer with
this wonderful family, but we already had plans to continue to Bosnia.
Thank you very much! We hope to see you again sometime in the future!
For Petra Jakovac
By Javier Bautista
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Apr 29, 2012
Positive
Petra
is a very friendly girl. We were her very first couchsurfing guests and
we could tell she was very excited about it. She was very enthusiastic
and was happy to tell us everything we wanted to know about Slovenia,
her university and uni-cycling! She was also very interested to learn
about our couchsurfing experience. Petra had always a smile on her face
and was full of positive energy. Thank you very much Petra!
For Prela Prela
By Javier Bautista
Sibenik, Croatia
Apr 29, 2012
Positive
At
first Danilo may seem just a wild party animal, but from the moment you
meet him, it becomes clear very quickly that he is a very kind,
sensitive and friendly man, with a very big heart. Danilo is a very
simple person that is always eager to help and please. It is very easy
to become friends with him.Danilo made our stay in Sibenik wonderful. He, his family and friends were very kind to us. They treated us to some really awesome food and even took us out for a really awesome boat ride to check out a very cool castle out in the sea. Danilo, thank you very much for your help and say also thank you to your family and friends, it was a real pleasure to meet them! Good luck with your project!!
For IMMA1
By Javier Bautista
Monopoli, Italy
Mar 28, 2012
Positive
We
talked over a lovely cup of coffee at her house. We were not able to
stay with her because we were accepted by somebody else, but we still
wanted to meet her. She was so generous to invite us to Sunday brunch,
though we could not make it. We finally got to meet this wonderful woman
for coffee on Monday. It was a real pleasure to meet and talk with her.
Thanks Imma!
For Viola Del Prete
By Javier Bautista
Perugia, Italy
Mar 25, 2012
Positive
Viola
is absolutely marvelous! She is such a hard working and dedicated
person. She did everything she could to make us feel at home and
comfortable. Despite the fact that she is busy with her studies, she
still took time out of her schedule to chat with us. She even cooked us
some awesome food! We think she is lovely. Muchisimas gracias!
For Giuseppe Di Benedetto
By Javier Bautista
Cattolica Eraclea, Italy
Mar 5, 2012
Positive
Giuseppe
did everything he could to make us feel comfortable and enjoy our time.
Although he was very busy and working hard to finish his tourism
project, he very generously took us into his studio and helped us. We
had two wonderful evenings chatting and eating with him. He is very very
knowledgeable about places to visit around Agrigento, which made our
time there very good. He also told us about Sicilian culture and
history. We learned a lot! Thanks so much for everything Giuseppe!For Guido Grammatico
By Javier Bautista
Erice, Italy
Mar 5, 2012
Positive
Guido
is a very generous and super nice guy. We were so priveledged to stay
in his wonderful house in Erice. Our days there were so peaceful and
relaxing. We also had a splendid time with him and his girlfriend
Sandra. A beautiful evening of talking, eating, and laughing. Guido is
very good at laughing, and he demonstrated this splendidly while Javier
told jokes in Spanish. Guido especially liked all of Javier's palabrotas
:D We really loved meeting this genuine, layed-back, and helpful
couple. Thank you both so much, it was a real pleasure!
For Andrea Scarcella
By Javier Bautista
Messina, Italy
Feb 24, 2012
Positive
Andrea
is a really hip and wonderful host. We were brought into his wonderful
house filled with pets (inside and outside) and felt right at home. He
cooked some wonderful pasta with fish, which was just the kind of thing
we needed after a long day. He had lots of information to help us on our
way along northern Sicily, and even gave us some contact information in
case we wanted to visit the Eolian islands. Thanks so much for
everything Andrea!
For Paul Pichler
By Javier Bautista
Vienna, Austria
Feb 4, 2012
Positive
Paul
is a really, very nice guy. We contacted him at some busy time for him.
It was the exam season and he didn't have much time to spare. But, we
could still stay with him and he would try to help us. In the end, he
helped us far more than anybody could have asked for or even imagined!
He already spent quite some time trying to solve some questions we had
before arriving. In Vienna, he became our very own personal guide around
town. He spent the whole day showing us around and helping us in
anything we needed. He even cooked some awesome Austrian food for us!However, Paul is not just a great guy, he is also a very interesting person. For his young age, he has some really interesting experiences and life. One could listen to him for hours and never get bored. There is a lot to learn from his stories. He is certainly a very courageous, brave and adventurous man. In Vienna we saw a very beautiful town (despite the deficient public transportation system :-P) and met a really great guy.
For Jaroslav Kapso
By Javier Bautista
Bratislava, Slovakia
Feb 4, 2012
Positive
In
order to describe Jairo, it is much easier to consider what is not good
about him. You will finish immediately, because everything about Jairo
is good! He is a very nice, very friendly, very cool, very interesting,
very generous, very corageous and adventurous, but still very sensible
and insightful person. The list goes on it just too long that it is just
easier to summarize saying everything is good about him.On our first night in Bratislava we joined Jairo and hang out with his friends. We had a great time chating, telling stories, joking, etc. Back home Jairo gave us a lot of information and tips for our visit around town the next day. Unfortunately, the day woke up really grey and rainy, but Jairo saved our visit to Bratislava offering two umbrellas: it was a Godsent, it kept pouring the whole day! We had dinner with him and enjoyed the rest of the evening together. We had a great time!
Thank you very much for your help Jairo. We hope to see you one day in Montana.
For Frank Weyerhäuser
By Javier Bautista
Bolzano, Italy
Feb 2, 2012
Positive
Frank
is a very nice, friendly and cool guy. He is a very easy person. No
troubles with him! He is calm and sensible. Great guy to speak with and
joke. He was very helpful and give us some very good tips to organize
our trip to the Dolomites. It was still a bit of a shame, shall we say,
he had to check in some book why the South Tirol had become Italian and
what had been Italy's role in World War I. As if that would not be
enough, it was even more shameful to find some Mexican Coronita beer in a
German's fridge. However, since we promised we would not tell anybody,
we will not make a big deal out of this :-PTalking seriously, Frean is really a great guy and We had a very good time with him. Thank you very much Frank!
For Zuzana Bobrovska
By Javier Bautista
Kosice, Slovakia
Jan 21, 2012
Positive
If
it wasn't enough that Zuzana is a sweet, kind, and generous woman, she
also happens to be beautifully talented in the arts! She is also an
amazing cook; making some really delicious food for us. She was so easy
to be with and we had a wonderful time talking with her and playing with
the very bright Brunko! Thank you so much Zuzana! We very much enjoyed
our stay with you :)
For Peter Udic
By Javier Bautista
Bardejov, Slovakia
Jan 21, 2012
Positive
Peter
is a warm, welcoming, speed loving, family man. He was so helpful;
giving us lots of info about places to visit. He even helped us find
someplace to get new tires for our car. He was a pleasure to speak with.
His hobby of racing motorcycles is really cool, and he REALLY likes to
go fast :) It was also very sweet to watch him with his children. Thanks
so much Peter and be safe on the roads!For Anna Pikłowska
By Javier Bautista
Przemysl, Poland
Jan 11, 2012
Positive
Ania
is a very sweet, friendly and funny girl. Ania is so nice! always
smiling, always kind, always trying to help. Ania is one more example of
great Polish hospitality. She and her mother gave us so much, such
good, food. We spent an awesome time with Ania, talking, joking, telling
stories. Ania is just lovely!Thank you very much Ania for your hospitality. We wish you the best luck in your exam, your studies and your future travels.
For Sonny F
By Javier Bautista
Wuerzburg, Germany
Jan 8, 2012
Positive
Despite
the fact that he had just started a new job, was busy with school, and
felt a bit hungover, sonny welcomed us very warmly into his home. We
spent a lovely evening chatting with him and listening to old music. He
is a very cool guy with lots of great stories. Best wishes and thanks!
For Vaclav Dobias
By Javier Bautista
Kamenny Ujezd, Czech Republic
Jan 7, 2012
Positive
Vaclav
and Stepanka were absolutely perfect hosts. These two people are
amazingly generous and are really adventurous. They took us warmly into
their home on short notice, fed us amazing food, and sent us away with
delicious cookies. Although we did not get to spend so much time with
them, we had a VERY good time with them. Thank you both for everything
and the cookies are awesome! :)
For Filip Prekop
By Javier Bautista
Loket, Czech Republic
Jan 7, 2012
Positive
Having
just arrived in the Czech Republic, we could not have been luckier
thank to stay with Filip. He told us a bunch about the Czech language,
took us to a tasty restaurant, and treated us to a great night of
conversation. It's just too bad we didn't get to hang out with him
longer. Thanks Filip!
For Johannes Meusel
By Javier Bautista
Dresden, Germany
Jan 7, 2012
Positive
Meeting
Johannes was one of the best things that could have happened to us.
This well traveled man provided us with more helpful information for our
trip than we could have dreamed of. Without his help, we would not have
visited so many beautiful places in Europe. Thank you Johannes and best
wishes on your bicycle trip!
For Mary und Thomas Drechsler
By Javier Bautista
Weiltingen, Germany
Jan 6, 2012
Positive
Hip,
cool, chill... I could think of a million terms to describe this
couple. You walk into their country home and you know immediately that
these are no ordinary country folk. There was cooking, laughing, and
much drinking to be had with these lovely people. Thank you both so much
and "Watch out where the huskies go, don't you eat that yellow snow."
For CONNYBE
By Javier Bautista
Augsburg, Germany
Jan 6, 2012
Positive
The
door opened and there was the bright smiling face of Conny. She had
cooked us an amazing meal of vegetable curry with rice and it was super
delicious. She also told us a LOT about Augsburg, which helped us the
next day. Thanks so much Conny!
For Andre Noss
By Javier Bautista
Germering, Germany
Jan 6, 2012
Positive
Andre
and Saori are a great couple. Relaxed, talkative, AMAZING cooks, and
overall generous people. We loved the Japanese breakfast they prepared.
So many lovely flavors. So healthy too! Our evening with them was great
too. They are especially talkative after three bottles of wine ;) Thanks
so much you two!
For Barbara Grütter
By Javier Bautista
Wilderswil, Switzerland
Nov 25, 2011
Positive
Barbara
is a really beautiful person. We had such a good time with her and her
kids! We arrived thinking we would stay 1-2 days: we stayed 5 nights and
were still very sad when we left; they made us feel so well, so very
welcomed, we did not want to see it end. Any time with Barbara is a good
time, but always feels too short. When you leave, you wish you had
stayed longer.Barbara is a really good heart, very friendly, and funny. She is very generous. She baked an awesome 'Zopf' for us. She treated us to an amazing 'baked chestnuts' evening. It was only due to our poor planning that we missed the fondue lunch she was preparing the day we left.
Barbara helped us in anything she could. She pointed us things to do, hikes we could take. She looked up any information we needed. She did everything possible to ensure we had the best time in Bildersvil, and sure we had!
Barbara is a very cool person, very tolerant.
Barbara, we had a wonderful time in your house. Thank you so very much!
For GABRIEL-MATHILDE
By Javier Bautista
Martigny, Switzerland
Nov 24, 2011
Positive
Gabriel
and Mathilde are very nice people. Unfortunately, we couldn't hang out
with Mathilde much: she had a tight schedule those days and neither we
are fluent in French, nor she is as fluent in English as Gabi. However,
she prepared an awesome dinner for us, that made us feel we were at the
Waldorf Astoria!Gabi is a very nice person. His background is really impressive: he has lived in many different countries and has obviously traveled to many different places. You soon realize you are before a very special person, with a very broad experience, from whom there is much you can learn.
If that would not be enough, at the human level, Gabi scores even higher grades. He is a very friendly person, very laid back. He is very generous, a very funny man. He gave us a lot of useful information and helped us in anything he could. Whether you want to have a deep conversation or have fun, you will always have a good time with him.
For Lina-Stephane
By Javier Bautista
La Terrisse, France
Nov 23, 2011
Positive
Lina
and Stephane are wonderful. Stephane was a perfect host. He was
talkative, interesting, and has very good juggling skills. He even fed
us some really tasty and spicy sausage. Unfortunately, we never got to
meet Lina. But, from the emails, phone calls and all the lovely things
Stephane had to say about her, we know she is amazing. We would really
love to meet her someday and to see Stephane again. Thank you both so
much and say "hi" to your cute little kitten!
For achim-david Z'brun
By Javier Bautista
Raron, Switzerland
Nov 22, 2011
Positive
Achim
is a very conscientious man who is doing his best to leave a good mark
on this planet. The philosophy and manner in which he leads his life are
very inspiring. We really enjoyed talking with him and sharing a tasty
vegan breakfast with him. His suggestion to visit a wild and hidden
valley on the Italian border was unforgettable too. Thanks so much for
everything Achim!
For Chiara Zanetta
By Javier Bautista
Borgomanero, Italy
Nov 22, 2011
Positive
Chiara
is such a fun and whacky woman! When we arrived at her house she was
having a big celebration with lots of cool people. She told us some cool
places to go near Lake Orta and we had a really good time there. Thanks
so much Chiara!
For Sylvain Laurent
By Javier Bautista
Le Puy-en-Velay, France
Nov 22, 2011
Positive
We
spent one night chatting and joking with Sylvain. He was very
understanding of a miscommunication we had about when we would arrive.
He seemed like a very friendly and well traveled guy.
For MARCAFRICA
By Javier Bautista
Aurillac, France
Nov 1, 2011
Positive
Marc
has a very big heart. He does so much to make this world a better
place. All of his hard work to help the people around him inspires me.
We are so grateful to have met Marc. He gave us great information for
our trip, told us amazing stories about his life, and introduced us to
some very special and beautiful people. Thank you so much for everything
Marc!
For Vaida Venckute
By Javier Bautista
Kaunas, Lithuania
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
Vaida
welcomed us into her home on short notice, and although we didn´t get
to spend much time with her, we are very grateful for her hospitality.
She seems like a very nice woman, and we hope that she didn´t find us
too complicated :P Thank you Vaida!
For Rune Paulsen
By Javier Bautista
Narvik, Norway
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
Rune
is a very gently spoken and conscientious man. When you speak with him,
you realize he is quite wise. He is also very friendly, and gave us
some amazing information about Norway. If it were not for him, we would
have never gone to the Lofoten Islands. Thank you so much Rune!
For Gagandeep Purba
By Javier Bautista
Trondheim, Norway
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
Chagi
is a man filled with the spirit of adventure, especially for new food!
This is a man who will always be young at heart, and I think this is
great! He was really laid back, super friendly, and we really enjoyed
his company. Thanks for the good time Chagi!
For Øyvind Joar Sollien
By Javier Bautista
Bergen, Norway
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
Øyvind
was a really cool guy. He loves cars, and has a really awesome project
in his garage :3 He made us waffles with brown cheese, and I will NEVER
forget them! In fact, I think I would like to stop by his house and have
some right now! Thanks so much for the fun evening Øyvind, and say hi
to Dennis! 
For Ulli Dibowski
By Javier Bautista
Oslo, Norway
Sep 30, 2011
Positive
Ulli
and his girlfriend Paula are really engaging and fun people. It was so
much fun sitting around the table in the morning, having a huge
breakfast, and chatting. Ulli was really kind and told us soooooooo much
about Norway. It was his help that made our trip through Norway so
amazing. If it wasn´t for him, our trip wouldn´t have been the same.
Thanks Ulli! 
For Ann Rotsaert
By Javier Bautista
Brugge, Belgium
Aug 27, 2011
Positive
Ann
and Koenraad are very relaxed, spiritual people. They are very in touch
with who they are, and what their role is in the world. Koenraad is an
amazing musician. He can play more instruments than I can name. They
both work hard for what they believe, and bring happiness and peace to
people around them. Thank you both for everything!
For Sébastien DELANOË
By Javier Bautista
Cabourg, France
Aug 27, 2011
Positive
This
generous man gave us a great place to stay when we really needed it.
Sebastien is a very nice guy, who works very hard. We enjoyed talking
with him, even though there was sometimes confusion. He gave us some
great information about where we could go on the beaches of Normandy.
Because of Sebastien, we saw some of the most beautiful places we have
ever been to. Thank you so much Sebastien!
For Ian Ilaria Stevenson Simonetta
By Javier Bautista
Brussels, Belgium
Aug 27, 2011
Positive
Ian
generously brought us into his home on short notice when we had no
place to stay in La Rochelle. They are a very nice family. We thank them
very much for their hospitality.
For Ainara Abete
By Javier Bautista
Baztan, Spain
Aug 13, 2011
Positive
Ainara
is really fun. We arrived late to her house, and she welcomed us with a
tasty dinner. We talked late into the night, and she told us some great
information about the Basque country. It turns out, her great aunt
lived in Montana too! The day we left, she joined us on our trip for the
day. She took us to some cute Basque villages, took us on a tour of the
witches' caves, and showed us the way to France. We ended the day
sitting on a hill overlooking the beautiful Biarritz. This was an
absolutely amazing day, with an absolutely amazing woman. Thank you
Ainara!
For Tyler Evilsizer
By Javier Bautista
Helena, United States
Aug 1, 2011
Positive
Tyler
is really a very nice guy. He is a special person with a really warm
heart, happy to help anybody in need that knocks on his door. He is a
very welcoming person, one of the most welcoming people I have met (and I
have met quite a few...). From the very first moment he treats you as
if you had been friends since childhood. He is very laid back, very
tolerant, very respectful, very nice to talk to.As a bonus, if you surf with Tyler, you may have the chance to meet his roommate too. John is a very sensitive guy, with a very big heart. Tyler, thank you very much for your help and say hi to John.
For Jesús Presa
By Javier Bautista
Tomares, Spain
Jul 22, 2011
Positive
Jesus
was an incredibly talkative man, and we had a great time speaking with
him. He has a great sense of humor, and was very helpful. Recieving us
into his home was a blessing, and although it is not in Sevilla, it is
very easy to take a bus in and out of the city. Thank you Jesus!
For Rosa Oliva Ráez
By Javier Bautista
Panajachel, Guatemala
Jul 22, 2011
Positive
Rosa
is a sweet girl with a passion for agriculture. She was very kind to
us. She took us out for extremely cheap dinner that was very tasty, and
then a lovely walk. We got to see the beautiful monuments of Ubeda in
the darkness of night. When the buildings are lit up, they are
spectacular. She also helped us get some bus schedules, which helped us
very much with our travels. Thank you Rosa!
For Mauricio Riera
By Javier Bautista
Pampaneira, Spain
Jul 22, 2011
Positive
Mauricio
is a master chocolatier, master chef, master musician, master...
Maricio is amazing at everything he does, and that includes having
guests over. This is a guy who instantly welcomes you, pours you a
drink, and makes you laugh histerically at his jokes. The pasta he made
for us was delicious, and I am definitely going to use his recipe. We
really loved his little dog Perro Negro too. The little guy was so
energetic, and really made me smile. It was great visiting Mauricio in
Pampaneira. Visiting this little town and staying with Mauricio is like
visiting a family. Everyone knows each other, and they all help each
other out. Even Perro Negro knows all the neighbors! Mauricio was also
very helpful when we were trying to see if we could hike over the
mountains towards Granada. He knew all the right places to ask. Thank
you so much Mauricio! I hope you get to take that trip to the US, so
then you can come see beautiful Montana!
For Charo Ortiz
By Javier Bautista
Carmona, Spain
Jul 5, 2011
Positive
La
familia Diaz Ortiz es una familia maravillosa. Se pueden usar mas
palabras, pero, al final, todo redunda en lo mismo. Nos recibieron en la
bella ciudad de Carmona con una gran sonrisa y el corazon bien abierto.
Su alegria, simpatia, generosidad es desbordante y dificllmente puede
plasmarse en palabras. La familia entera se deshizo en todo tipo gestos,
que no esfuerzos - pues todo fue con una sonrisa en la boca -, por
hacernos felices y que disfrutasemos de nuestra visita a Carmona. Por
encima de todo, el cariño que nos entregaron, hizo de Carmona una de las
experiencias mas bonitas y entrañables que hemos vivido. Muchisimas
gracias por todo!!!
For Maria Teresa Godinho
By Javier Bautista
Beja, Portugal
Jun 19, 2011
Positive
Teresa
is a very generous, friendly, and helpful person. She was a great host;
very talkative and down to earth. We had a lovely evening chatting and
eating with her. Her house is absolutely georgous, and her little dog is
cute and sweet. She is also incredibly kind, and went out of her way to
help us. We were having troubles getting to our next destination, and
she gave us a ride. This was far more than she needed to do for us, and
we are forever grateful for this. We very much enjoyed our time with
Teresa, and can honestly say she is one of the most helpful people we
have stayed with. Thank you Teresa! We will forever be indebted to you,
and you are always welcome in our house, wherever it may be.
For Jesús Arias
By Javier Bautista
Cape Town, South Africa
Jun 8, 2011
Positive
Jesus
and his roommate Javi are very fun and generous. They cooked us a
delicious dinner of tortilla de patatas and pimientos rellenos. We had a
great time talking, joking, and laughing with them. They took us on a
walk through Toledo at night, and the city was absolutely breathtaking.
They have lots of advice about places to visit in southern Spain and
Portugal, and told us great stories. This was a great couchsurfing
experience. Thank you Jesus and Javi for the great food, conversation,
and lovely couch. Muchas gracias! 
For Alberto Cruz
By Javier Bautista
Ayutuxtepeque, El Salvador
Dec 31, 2010
Positive
Alberto
is very interesting. He speaks many languages, and so do his dog and
cat. He lives in this big communal house, with lots of nice, fun, and
interesting people. We had a good time talking to him, and he told us a
lot about the history of El Salvador. He was very helpful when we left
as well, and made sure that we got to the right bus stop. It's too bad
we couldn't hang out in San Salvador with him longer, because he is a
very cool guy.
For Arturo Porras
By Javier Bautista
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Dec 31, 2010
Positive
Louis
was very helpful during our time in La Fortuna. He works for a tourist
information center, and naturally has a huge knowledge of the area. He
told us what we could do that was relatively cheap, helped us with our
travels to Monteverde, and even assisted us in acquiring a discount to
enter an adventure center. The guy was pretty cool. 
For Conchis Granados
By Javier Bautista
Granada, Nicaragua
Dec 31, 2010
Positive
Her
contagious smile welcomes you with trumpets and confetti. When she hugs
you, it is comfortable and endearing, like that of a mother. Conchis
will warm your heart the moment you meet her.The lodging is in a club, which can be loud. But, if you turn on the fan, it's as if there is no club at all. The club is very cool, almost 'magical'. Though, what do you expect from an awesome person like Conchis.
She has an amazing story - though we wish we could have heard more - and she was very interested in our own. It was great speaking with her, and the food in her restaurant is divine.
Conchis is an all-around amazing woman.
Conchis. Thank you for everything!
For Katherine Careaga
By Javier Bautista
Durango, United States
Dec 2, 2010
Positive
Katie
is a very quiet and mellow person, which made her very nice to be
around. We spent a couple nights with her, got to speak in the evenings,
and even ate a little food with her. She has really good taste in
music, and we especially loved listening to some Indian music with her.
She gave us some good hints about where to go, and how to do it, and we
are very thankful for her help. Come to Glacier Park and stay with us
anytime Katie! You can even borrow a sweater if you need a little extra
warmth.
For Silvia Jaime
By Javier Bautista
Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico
Oct 23, 2010
Positive
Silvia
and Salvador are a very nice couple in a really beautiful home in
Oaxaca, Southern Mexico. With them lives their very nice and friendly
teenage daughter Gali, and two dogs: the really cute Luqui, and the very
loving Jackson. Staying with them was a real pleasure and a lot of fun.
They are very interested in knowing from you, as well as telling you
about them, their culture and traditions. They love to learn from you,
as well as explain what they know. They give you a perfect balance of
time to enjoy with them, talking, cooking, or just driving around, and
freedom for yourself to enjoy the beautiful city of Oaxaca and its
suroundings. Silvia and Salvador have hosted many, many people; and you can tell they sincerely love to do so. I wish and hope that, if they ever get to travel and 'surf' somebody else's home, they will receive the same warm welcome we found with them.
For Armando Vázquez
By Javier Bautista
Tlaxcala de Xicohtencatl, Mexico
Oct 18, 2010
Positive
Armando is a man with a very big heart. So big you would think it will not fit in his chest. Armando totally went out of his way to help us out: he took us out for tours, he treated us for dinner, he drove us around, he even taught us some salsa! Armando did way more than what was reasonable to help us; more than what he could really afford. Armando is one of the most generous persons I ever met. Armando thank you very much to you, your family and Toño, for your generosity, hospitality and all your help.
For Gustavo Pérez
By Javier Bautista
Luanda, Angola
Oct 11, 2010
Positive
Gustavo
is a cool and nice guy. He is entertaining and fun to be with. I spent a
great amount of time talking with him, partying with his friends and
going around town. He is kind and always eager to help. He is a young,
cool guy, but he is very thoughtful as well, so he is very interesting
to talk with.
For Sandra Lissette
By Javier Bautista
Montauban, France
Oct 3, 2010
Positive
Sandra
is a very nice girl. She is very generous and friendly. She likes to
chat, joke and have fun. She will be happy to help anybody that needs
it. Sandra is a corageous woman. You will not waste time breaking ice.
She is fun to be around.
For Alejandro Castro Ruiz
By Javier Bautista
Atitalaquia, Mexico
Sep 21, 2010
Positive
Alejandro is a very interesting guy. He is very generous and puts a lot of effort for his guests to feel at home. He does everything possible, so that you have the best time possible. We went around town and talked quite a lot. He has very interesting things to say. He is a great host and I am sure he would be a great guest.
For Dan Hartmann
By Javier Bautista
Missoula, United States
Aug 28, 2009
Positive
I
could not spend much time in Missoula, but I am very thankful to Dan. I
did not expect to spend that night in Missoula, but it became too late
to go anywhere and could not think of anything better but doing a urgent
CouchSurfing search at 8pm. As late as it was, Dan replied right away
and offered his place.I guess that says all about him. I left the next morning, so I cannot give a detailed personality description, but I agree with other references: he seemed a bit shy, with a good heart. He was generous, very polite and welcoming.
For Caley Brown
By Javier Bautista
Boulder, United States
Jul 7, 2009
Positive
Caley is a young, wild, pure soul. She is full of ideals, dreams and love. Very few people like Caley is so eager to reach out, open her heart and help out. You may think she is naive, but she is fully committed to her mission to 'pass on her smile' and probably something more: spread love and happyness. Don't ever change Caley! Your mission is a tough one and you will certainly experience many set backs, but is well worth fighting for and ultimately will always be rewarding.
